Joan Clarkston is a government contact. Joan is associated with 27 contracts. Activity spans Professional and Management Development Training, Environmental Consulting Services, and Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.
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The Department of the Interior, through the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate, is procuring specialized K-9 support services for the detection of invasive species, specifically the Little Fire Ant and the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle. This effort is being conducted in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands following disaster declarations DR-4910-MP. The contract, identified by solicitation number 140D0426P0285 and NAICS code 541620, is being awarded to the University of Guam.
This procurement is being handled as a single source determination under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold due to the urgent nature of the invasive species threat. Market research and notices posted via SAM.gov indicated a lack of other capable sources available to provide these critical services. The primary point of contact for this action is Joan Clarkston, based out of the Herndon, Virginia office.
This procurement is a firm-fixed price solicitation issued by the Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center, AQD Acquisition Services Directorate, for the installation of a perimeter fence system at the Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning, Montana. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5, requiring all offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and to explicitly declare their socioeconomic status on the quote cover sheet. The work involves supplying and installing approximately 1,969 linear feet of 6-foot-high ornamental black aluminum fencing with a spear-top design, three vehicle access gates, and two pedestrian access gates featuring self-closing, self-latching hardware compliant with accessibility standards. All materials must meet strict specifications, including 18-gauge metal or higher for posts and panels, posts spaced eight feet on center, pickets five inches on center, and a maximum two-inch ground clearance. The contractor must conduct a site assessment, coordinate utility marking with Montana 811, submit a detailed fencing layout for government approval, and adhere to federal construction best practices and ASTM material certifications.
The contract has a 90-day performance period from September 4 to December 3, 2026, and requires strict compliance with numerous federal regulations and deviations, including Buy American standards for construction materials, labor wage requirements under the Copeland Act as defined by a provided wage determination, and safety protocols under OSHA and DOI guidelines. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory under RFO 52.228-15, with a bid guarantee of $3,000,000 required under FAR 52.228-1. All payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors must enroll via email instructions from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis within five business days of award, with warranty documentation required as an attachment to every invoice. Materials will be subject to pre-installation government inspection with at least two business days' notice, and final acceptance demands an Installation Completion Report including as-built drawings, photographs, a material list, and warranty paperwork. The offer must include a detailed price breakout covering bonding, fence and hardware costs, site cleanup, mobilization, labor, equipment, and shipping. Technical evaluation prioritizes new materials over used or surplus, and award will be made based on the most advantageous offer considering technical merit, schedule realism, past performance, and price.
The U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking information from qualified firms capable of providing emergency K-9 support services to prevent the spread of invasive species in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands following disaster-related cargo movements and debris staging caused by Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi. The primary invasive species of concern are the brown tree snake, Little Fire Ant, and Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle, with canine detection teams being critical to biosecurity efforts during recovery operations. Work will occur in austere, remote conditions with no reliable cell service, limited power (generator-only), and bottled water only, with temporary tent accommodations expected. Interested firms must submit a capability statement no longer than ten pages, including organizational details, SAM UEI, relevant government contract vehicles, prior experience in similar invasive species detection, proposed number of dogs and handlers, specific training of dogs for detecting the listed species, and business size classification.
Firms are also invited to provide detailed input on operational considerations such as pricing structures (daily, weekly, or monthly rates), animal care requirements including overnight housing and feeding logistics, limits on handler and dog work duration, logistics for moving detection teams between multiple island sites, and transportation constraints for bringing dogs into CNMI from the U.S. or abroad. The government is not issuing a request for quote at this time and is not obligated to award a contract; responses will be used solely for market research to inform future procurement decisions, including potential set-asides or sole-source determinations. All submissions must be sent to [email hidden] with a specified subject line by the deadline of August 12, 2026, and no costs incurred in response to this notice will be reimbursed.
Department Of The InteriorVA,
NAICS
541690
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
The Josephine Mine Site Community Involvement Plan is a solicitation issued by the Department of the Interior through the IBC Acq Svcs Directorate, aimed at developing a structured approach to engage local communities surrounding the Josephine Mine Site. The contract, identified by solicitation number 140D0426Q0375 and classified under NAICS code 541620 for management consulting services, requires the contractor to design and implement a comprehensive community involvement strategy that ensures transparent, inclusive, and ongoing communication with stakeholders including residents, indigenous groups, local governments, and environmental organizations. The plan must outline methods for gathering public input, addressing concerns, sharing project updates, and fostering trust through consistent and culturally appropriate engagement practices.
The contract is managed from the agency’s office in Herndon, Virginia, with Joan Clarkston serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions. The work is intended to support federal obligations related to environmental stewardship and public participation in mining-related activities, although the specific location of performance is not detailed. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, and is categorized as a justification, suggesting it may support an existing or planned federal action requiring community input. Contractors are expected to deliver a tailored, actionable, and documented community involvement framework that aligns with federal guidelines and promotes meaningful public participation throughout the mine site’s operational lifecycle.
The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the IBC Acquisition Services Directorate, is seeking environmental technical support services for the Formosa Mine Superfund Site, identified under NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services. The contract opportunity, solicitation number 140D0426Q0146, was posted on July 7, 2026, and is classified as a justification action, indicating a non-competitive procurement based on unique conditions or requirements. The work will involve providing specialized technical assistance to address environmental remediation and management challenges at the Formosa Mine site, though the specific location of performance has not been detailed. Services are expected to support federal environmental compliance, data analysis, site assessment, and long-term stewardship activities tied to the Superfund program.
The office responsible for this contract is located in Herndon, Virginia, with Joan Clarkston identified as the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable via phone at [phone hidden] or email at [email hidden]. No set-aside designation is specified, meaning the contract is open to all eligible contractors without preferential treatment for small businesses, minority-owned firms, or other categories. The scope will require experts capable of delivering high-level environmental engineering and scientific support under federal oversight, with performance likely involving field work, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and adherence to federal environmental standards. Contractors must be prepared to operate within the regulatory framework of the Superfund program and deliver services that ensure environmental safety and public health protection at the site.
The contract entails the removal and replacement of the HVAC system at the RE Gallery of the Southern Plains Indian Museum in Anadarko, Oklahoma, with performance required to be completed within a 60-day window from notice to proceed, between June 5 and August 4, 2026, or alternatively June 17 and August 6, 2026. Work must comply with stringent technical and safety standards, including OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910.1000, NFPA 90A/90B, NFPA 70 (NEC), Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, UL 1995, ASHRAE 189.1, 90.1, and 62.1, ASTM standards, and 10 CFR 440 Appendix A for weatherization. All HVAC systems must undergo certified Test and Balance (TAB) by AABC or NEBB-qualified technicians, with detailed reports submitted as deliverables. Contractors are required to implement a Quality Control Program, conduct pre-final and final inspections coordinated with the Contracting Officer or its representative, manage hazardous material disposal in accordance with EPA regulations, and provide waste manifests with the final invoice. The use of explosives or open burning is prohibited. A 72-hour notice is mandatory before beginning work in any area, and a three-week look-ahead schedule must be submitted. Site access, parking, and operational hours are strictly regulated, and all subcontractor work must be monitored through coordinated site visits with the Agency Facility Manager.
Proposals must be submitted electronically by 2:30 PM Central Time on May 1, 2026, to Joan Clarkston at [email hidden], formatted in two volumes: Volume I (General and Technical) limited to 30 pages of technical documentation, one page for the delivery schedule, and one page for past performance, and Volume II (Price) with no page limit but requiring detailed cost breakdowns for the new HVAC unit, bonding, mobilization, installation, cleanup, and disposal. All offerors must maintain active SAM registration and provide their UEI, though no socioeconomic status declaration is documented. The award will be made on a trade-off basis, evaluating technical merit, realistic schedule, past performance, and price, not as an LPTA procurement. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform
Department Of The InteriorVA,
USA
NAICS
238220
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
PSC
Z1JA
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The Department of the Interior is seeking market research through a Sources Sought notice to develop a comprehensive, standardized Pesticide Applicator Certification and Safety Training (PAC&ST) program compliant with EPA regulations under 40 CFR Part 171 and aligned with DOI’s Integrated Pest Management policy (517 DM 1). The effort aims to resolve inconsistencies across bureau-level training programs by creating a unified, scalable framework applicable to all DOI components, with deliverables including a regulatory gap analysis, benchmarking report, program blueprint, core and category-specific training modules, instructor and participant materials, written and practical assessments, safety standard operating procedures, and an EPA approval-ready documentation package. The contractor will be responsible for designing all materials to meet federal standards for plain language, Section 508 accessibility, and quality assurance, with iterative feedback required through coordination with DOI IPM coordinators, safety officers, and EPA regional contacts. Performance will occur primarily remotely at the contractor’s facilities with occasional on-site visits to DOI bureaus, and government-furnished equipment including PIV cards and laptops must be properly managed and returned. All deliverables must be submitted for formal review and acceptance by DOI prior to external submission to the EPA, placing the government as the final authority on approval.
The solicitation, identified as DOIDFBO260050, is currently in the pre-solicitation phase with a response deadline of May 14, 2026, and no formal contract award, pricing, or evaluation criteria have been established. Responses must be submitted as a single capability statement not exceeding ten pages via email to Joan Clarkston at the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate in Herndon, VA. Vendors are requested to provide their business size classification, existing government-wide contracts, and whether they have prior experience with EPA-approved training programs, though no UEI, CAGE codes, or formal certifications are required at this stage. The anticipated period of performance is 12 to 18 months post-award, with no fixed delivery locations or packaging requirements specified, as the scope is entirely focused on training content development and regulatory compliance. The government has not yet determined the acquisition strategy, competition type, or award basis, and there are no option periods, FOB terms, or invoice procedures defined; any future procurement will be entirely at the government’s discretion based on findings from this market research effort.
The Department of the Interior, through the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate, is seeking to award a firm-fixed price task order to PotomacWave Consulting, Inc. for FedDataCheck subscription services under solicitation 140D0425Q0484. This procurement utilizes GSA MAS SIN 54141ECOM and is structured with a base period followed by nine option periods. The services are categorized under NAICS code 519290 and are managed out of Herndon, Virginia.
This acquisition is being conducted as a limited-sources justification per FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)B because the FedDataCheck software is proprietary and uniquely specialized. The tool is essential for the agency to perform critical contractor responsibility assessments and execute necessary FPDS data corrections, functions for which no other software provides the required specialized capabilities.
Department Of The InteriorVA,
USA
NAICS
519290
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