B--VA-DIOMA PERNAMBUCCO FEASIBLILITY STUDY

The VA-DIOMA Pernambuco Feasibility Study, solicitation number 140FS326Q0150, is a combined contract issued by the Department of the Interior through the Fws Sat Team 3. The primary objective is to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study to assess the development and implementation of a U.S. traceability system for wood stockpiles, bow blanks, and finished bows made from pernambuco (Paubrasilia echinata). This study is designed to support U.S. obligations under CITES, specifically regarding the implementation of Annotation #10. The scope of work includes evaluating technical, operational, legal, and financial considerations, as well as stakeholder engagement. Key deliverables consist of a project work plan, stakeholder summaries, draft and final feasibility reports, a legal gap analysis, an interoperability blueprint aligned with Brazilian and European CITES authorities, various cost implementation scenarios, and a pilot program framework. The anticipated period of performance is 12 months from the date of award, with an optional extension possible based on funding and programmatic needs. The contract utilizes a milestone-based payment structure, where payments are issued only upon formal Government acceptance of specific deliverables. The Government maintains the right to withhold payment for any deliverables that are incomplete, noncompliant, or deficient. Furthermore, all electronic deliverables must strictly adhere to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, including proper tagging and alt text, and must be provided in both accessible PDF and editable source formats. Offerors are required to submit a detailed Past or Present Performance Survey, including their SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier and a history of relevant prime or subcontracting work, to assist in the procurement evaluation process. The response deadline for this solicitation is September 1, 2026.