B--Technical and Logistical Support Services for Avian Monitoring for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Montana Ecological Services Field Office

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Montana Ecological Services Field Office, is soliciting technical and logistical support services for avian monitoring under solicitation 140F0S26Q0011. The scope of work focuses on conducting avian field and laboratory research to assess contaminant exposure and health impacts as part of Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration. Key deliverables include annual datasets on avian population and movement, spatial products visualizing exposure pathways, QA/QC summaries, and technical manuscripts to support restoration planning and injury assessment documentation. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price award consisting of one base year and four optional one-year extensions, with a total performance period running from April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2030. Award decisions will be made using a trade-off process based on best value, evaluating technical capability, past performance, small business utilization, and price, with non-price factors carrying more weight than cost. Proposals must be submitted electronically by March 17, 2026, and must adhere to strict formatting and page limits. Administration is handled by the FWS office in Falls Church, Virginia, with invoicing processed exclusively through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.