Morgantown Field Office (MFO) Insect Taxonomy Support
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Solicitation 1240BE26Q0101 is a request for quotations for insect taxonomy support to assist the USDA Forest Health Protection Morgantown Field Office. The contractor will provide identification services for bark beetles, ambrosia beetles, and pollinators during the field season to ensure accurate data for land managers. Key responsibilities include picking up samples from the Morgantown Field Office every two weeks, screening for priority pest species, evaluating trap by-catch, and delivering curated specimens and identification reports. The contractor must provide same-day alert emails upon the detection of target pest species and maintain a 90-day sample reporting period. This is a firm-fixed price contract set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541990, with a maximum budget of 500,000 dollars. The period of performance consists of one base year and four option years, for a total duration not to exceed five years, starting October 1, 2026. Award evaluation will be based on price, technical approach, capabilities, and a three-year history of relevant past performance. Offerors must submit their proposals via email to Jared Machgan in three separate attachments covering past performance, a technical proposal, and a price quote.
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Morgantown, WV, 26505, USASet-Aside
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Description -
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240B26Q0101 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Insect Taxonomy Support
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services business size standard is $19.5 This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Purpose:
USDA Forest Health Protection is requesting an identification service contract with option years to support the Morgantown Field Office forest health staff with bark beetles, ambrosia beetles, and pollinators identification during the field season. The taxonomist will provide identifications to ensure that field forest health staff are able to provide the most accurate data to land managers.
Location:
Morgantown Field Offic.
180 Canfield Street,
Morgantown, WV 26505
Amendment 0001 Extension of offer due date and PWS revision.
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