F--MT-BOZEMAN FTC-URCHIN FEED DEVELOPMENT

Solicitation 140FS226Q0037 is a firm-fixed price contract awarded by the Department of the Interior, specifically the FWS SAT Team 2, for professional scientific consulting services at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center in Gallatin County, Montana. The project focuses on the research and development of sustainable formulated feeds for urchin aquaculture to improve growth, gonad quality, and nutritional efficiency. The scope of work includes feed formulation consulting, small batch manufacture, laboratory assays, and the enhancement of trout diets and alternative bait ingredients. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for data management, statistical analyses, and the communication of findings through reports, presentations, and publications. The period of performance runs from February 16, 2026, to February 15, 2027, with a discretionary government option to extend services for up to six months. This contract is a 100 percent small business set-aside and requires compliance with Service Contract Labor Standards and Wage Determination 2015-6027 Revision 3 for Gallatin County. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The award was based on an evaluation of technical experience, capacity, approach, management plans, and past performance, with strict adherence to federal security restrictions regarding foreign-linked telecommunications and software.