WA-SAN JUAN ISLANDS NWR-MONITORING
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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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Solicitation (DOIFFBO260087) for Pollinator Monitoring services on multiple small islands within the San Juan Islands archipelago, Washington State. This is a sole source acquisition under FAR Part 13, with the Institute of Applied Ecology (Quamash EcoResearch LLC) identified as the suggested vendor. Offers are due by May 22, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The FWS requires these surveys to inform management strategies for protecting and restoring native plant populations that support wildlife, including pollinators. The scope of work includes:
- Conducting baseline plant and pollinator surveys on small islands in the San Juan Islands archipelago.
- Identifying pollinator specimens to the lowest taxonomic level feasible (excluding Lepidoptera and queen bumble bees).
- Developing a comprehensive, long-term dataset on prairie plant-pollinator networks.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Sole Source)
- Solicitation Number: DOIFFBO260087
- NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services, Size Standard: $19M)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
- Estimated Delivery Date: April 30, 2027
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is listed as unrestricted, but it is a sole source acquisition under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Threshold). The government has identified the Institute of Applied Ecology, through contractor Quamash EcoResearch LLC, with Susan Waters, PhD, as the lead ecologist, due to specialized skills and prior experience.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers are due by May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time. As a sole source acquisition, the government has already identified the intended vendor.
Additional Notes
A Statement of Work (SOW) and Budget are attached to the solicitation. The solicitation references FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4.