MI-MI WMD-METAL ANALYSIS FOR BAT CONSERVATION IN T

Solicitation 140FS226Q0187 is a request for quotes from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to procure specialized trace metal analysis and expert data interpretation services to support bat conservation in the Great Lakes region. The project focuses on assessing metal concentrations in imperiled species, such as little brown and big brown bats, to identify contaminant hotspots and inform restoration planning. The scope of work includes the analysis of 23 specific trace metals in bat fur, statistical and GIS-based land-use modeling, and the development of a final report. Optional services may include stable isotope preparation to determine food sources and trophic levels. The period of performance is scheduled from September 10, 2026, through December 31, 2027, with deliverables including raw data, open-source software scripts, and a final report. This is a firm-fixed-price contract designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380. Award will be based on a Best Value Trade-Off, where technical acceptability and past performance are weighted more heavily than price. Offerors must provide a one-page technical capability statement, a detailed technical approach, a management plan, and three examples of similar work completed within the last five years. The contract requires compliance with Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-4855 for Clinton County, Michigan. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform, and the government maintains the right to inspect all services for conformity to the statement of work.