ON-CALL BIOLOGICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

The Western Area Power Administration, under the Department of Energy, is forecasting an upcoming contract for on-call biological support services with a NAICS code of 541620, designated exclusively for small businesses under SBA set-aside provisions. Services will be performed in California and are intended to provide flexible, as-needed biological expertise to support federal operations, likely related to environmental compliance, wildlife management, or ecological monitoring around energy infrastructure. The contract is not yet solicited, but it is listed in the acquisition forecast with a posted date of August 10, 2026, indicating the agency anticipates issuing a request for proposals in the near future. Point of contact for small business inquiries includes two Small Business Program Managers, both reachable via email at tetrault@wapa.gov and setzel@wapa.gov, who can provide further guidance on eligibility, scope, and submission expectations. No specific solicitation number or place of performance details beyond the state of California are currently available, and the contract remains in forecast status with no published deadline or award timeline. Potential small business vendors should monitor official channels for the official solicitation and prepare to demonstrate capacity for rapid response, technical proficiency in biological services, and familiarity with federal environmental regulations.