Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) For

The contract concerns the upcoming solicitation for Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) to support the U.S. Geological Survey’s Mid-Continent Region, covering areas including the Central Midwest of Illinois, the Water Mission Area, and the National Water Quality Laboratory. It seeks to establish a single indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a potential ceiling of $30 million over a five-year base period plus a six-month option. The services required include a broad range of science and technical support activities, such as administrative and program management, research and scientific work, data management, geospatial applications, project and facility management, laboratory support, quality assurance, and subject matter expertise. This procurement is designated for competition exclusively among eligible small businesses under the SBA Section 8(a) program. The solicitation, expected to be issued around June, will enable the government to issue firm-fixed-price and labor-hour task orders as necessary. Performance locations include multiple states across the Mid-Continent Region such as Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Wisconsin. No proposals or responses are requested at this time, as this notice is for planning purposes only. Additional information and instructions will be provided once the formal solicitation is released.