R--OH - OH ESFO - Conservation Framework for Listed S

The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ohio Ecological Services Field Office, is seeking a contractor to develop an ESA-based conservation framework for federally listed species in Ohio. This firm-fixed-price contract involves providing the necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to create species profiles, identify environmental stressors, and recommend conservation strategies to streamline regulatory processes and conservation efforts. The work is divided into five tasks, with Tasks 1 through 4 due by August 31, 2027, and Task 5 due by August 31, 2028. Performance will take place at the contractor's home office, and the government may exercise a six-month extension of services. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous offer, evaluating technical approach, personnel qualifications, technical experience from the past five years, past performance via CPARS, and price. Contractors must maintain a quality control program and adhere to a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Key administrative requirements include electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform and strict adherence to Organizational Conflict of Interest mitigation protocols. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF by August 24, 2026, including a completed SF 1449 and detailed technical and pricing information.