B--UMESC LOON STUDY A

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Department of Interior is soliciting quotes for a commercial service contract to conduct a Loon Study A, which involves assessing the presence or absence of loons across 30 territories in Minnesota. This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 541620, Environmental Consulting Services, with a size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts. The acquisition follows FAR Part 12 and 13 regulations, focusing on simplified commercial acquisition procedures. The contract requires the contractor to provide all labor, tools, materials, and supervision necessary for the study. Quotes will be evaluated on four equally weighted factors: personnel qualifications and staffing plan, data management including quality assurance and reporting, availability of equipment and logistics, and past performance, all considered more important than price. The award will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible offeror deemed most advantageous to the government. Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM), submit their Unique Entity ID with their quote, and comply with all solicitation requirements. Questions and quotes must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline of May 18, 2026, with a primary contact listed to facilitate communication.