B--ESA Consultation/ NEPA Support for Klamath Basin Area Office
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Klamath Basin Area Office (KBAO), is soliciting quotes for Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Support for its Klamath Project operations. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, structured as a Time & Materials (T&M) contract.
Opportunity Overview
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Interior Region 10, California-Great Basin, is seeking qualified vendors to assist its Klamath Basin Area Office (KBAO) in achieving regulatory compliance. The objective is to ensure adherence to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other applicable environmental policies and laws for the continued operation of Reclamation's Klamath Project, located in southern Oregon and northern California. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive professional services, including project management, technical document development (scientific, hydrological, biological, environmental analyses), and administrative, logistical, and technical support. Major tasks include:
- ESA Consultation Support: Developing Biological Assessments (BA).
- MSA Consultation Support: Developing Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Assessments.
- NEPA Compliance Support: Developing Environmental Assessments (EA) or Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and associated documentation (e.g., FONSI, ROD).
- Administrative Record Support: Developing a plan, creating a shared repository, and organizing decision files.
- Project Management, Coordination, Technical/Editorial Support, Literature Review, and Scientific Modeling Support. Key deliverables include a Shared Platform, Proposed Action Narrative, Biological Assessment, EFH Assessment, Environmental Assessment, Administrative Record, and Project Management Reports.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Time & Materials (T&M) contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 541620 (Management Consulting Services), with a $19 million size standard.
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
- Place of Performance: Primarily remote, with periodic in-person meetings anticipated in Klamath Falls, Medford, and Ashland, Oregon.
- Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026, by 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to sherry_heibeck@ios.doi.gov.
Submission Requirements & Evaluation
The quote package must include pricing information (fully burdened labor rates for each labor category on the provided Price Schedule), a technical proposal (maximum 75 pages), and past performance references. Resumes for Key Personnel (Project Manager, NEPA Lead, ESA Specialist/Biologist) are required for technical evaluation. Evaluation will be on a Best Value basis, considering Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.