Veterinary Services

Solicitation 140GG027Q0006 is a firm fixed price request for expert veterinary services to support the U.S. Geological Survey Western Ecological Research Center. The primary scope of work involves the surgical implantation of up to 100 radio transmitters in adult second year diving ducks, providing necessary postoperative care and medications, collecting blood samples for analysis, and advising support crews. Performance will take place at the USGS offices on Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge in Newark, California, and the San Francisco Bay Estuary Field Station in Moffett Field, California. The contract consists of a base year from October 26, 2026, to October 25, 2027, with one option year extending to October 25, 2028, for a total maximum duration of two years. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541940, with a size standard of 10.0 million dollars. Award selection will be based on a tradeoff between price and non-price factors, with technical capability, experience, and past performance collectively weighted approximately equal to price. Offerors must submit a signed SF-18, a firm fixed price quote, and a technical volume including resumes, certifications, and at least two references. Administrative requirements include active registration in the System for Award Management and electronic invoicing through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System. All proposals must be submitted via email to the contracting officer, Anthony Berry.