F--Lower American River Monitoring Spawning and Stranding Surveys

The Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, is awarding a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order under solicitation 140R2026Q0026 for spawning and stranding surveys to support the Lower American River Monitoring requirements. This 100% small business set-aside, categorized under NAICS 541690, requires the contractor to provide field support, data analysis, and equipment to conduct bi-weekly and stranding/isolation surveys in the Central California Area Office, Folsom, CA. The scope of work includes the development of work, safety, and data quality control plans, as well as the delivery of monthly progress reports, a communication plan, and a final report due by May 31. The initial period of performance begins January 23, 2026, and runs through March 23, 2026, with the potential for four option years. Performance is monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan requiring deliverables to be 95 percent error-free. Award selection is based on a best-value trade-off process evaluating price, past performance, and technical capability. The contract mandates strict adherence to national security clearances and the protection of sensitive information under NISPOM and FOIA standards. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.