R--WA COLUMBIA RIV FPO ESP PROGRAM

The contract under solicitation number 140FS126Q0119 is a combined solicitation issued by the Department of the Interior’s Sat Team 1 FWS for administrative and procurement support services under the Columbia River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Program, specifically within the Endangered Species Program (ESP). The work involves managing purchase requests, processing invoices, verifying fund availability, securing authorizations, and maintaining procurement records in support of FWS field operations, with performance expected to occur primarily in the Columbia River region spanning Oregon and Washington, though administrative oversight is managed from Falls Church, VA. The contract period runs from June 8, 2026, to September 28, 2029, with possible extensions under optional clauses for service or term continuation, and is structured as an indefinite delivery contract with no disclosed estimated value. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561110, requiring offerors to self-certify as small businesses in SAM and comply with all applicable socioeconomic representations. All contractors must adhere to a strict set of FAR clauses governing commercial item acquisition, sustainability, labor standards, and procurement ethics, including certification of compliance with the USDA BioPreferred Program, EPA SNAP Program, and Service Contract Act wage requirements. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with invoices clearly marked “FAST PAY” to qualify for expedited payment; no paper or WAWF submissions are permitted. Performance will be evaluated based on combined technical capability and past performance, with award decisions made on a trade-off basis rather than LPTA, allowing the government to prioritize superior performance over lower cost. Contractors are required to submit all representations and certifications electronically through SAM.gov, including disclosures regarding covered telecommunications equipment per FAR 52.204-24 and UEI/CAGE code validation. Packaging must include only the “FAST PAY” label without mandated structural or material specifications, and acceptance occurs at the point of first Government receipt, with the contractor responsible for correcting nonconforming deliveries. No attachments or detailed inspection criteria beyond general compliance are specified, and while authorized deviations are permitted, the contract does not list specific key personnel, security clearances, or OCI provisions.