NTRL RESRCS PRGM CTR - WILDLIFE DISEASE
Overview
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Qualification Details
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, is seeking proposals for Wildlife Disease Research and Support Services. This unrestricted opportunity aims to procure essential laboratory and field services to identify and manage wildlife health risks. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Services Contract. Quotes are due April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to identify existing and emerging wildlife health and disease risks, ensure disease preparedness, and implement effective management actions. Key services include:
- Disease Diagnostics: Performed as needed for mortality events or project requirements, encompassing gross and microscopic pathology, radiography, microbiology, parasitology, and toxicology. This also includes annual bison parasitology diagnostics and any new/non-routine testing.
- Field and Laboratory Investigations: Identification and investigation of diseases impacting wildlife populations, collection and processing of biological specimens, and providing field and laboratory support to FWS Refuges and programs.
- Reporting: Submission of preliminary and final reports for diagnostic cases and disease projects, along with an annual summary of all activities.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 140F0S2600003
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract
- Period of Performance: One base year with four (4) one-year option periods, anticipated from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories) with a size standard of $19 million.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition).
- Quotes Due: April 2, 2026, 10:00 AM local time.
- Published Date: March 19, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability (including past performance), Small Business Subcontracting Plan, and Price. Technical capability and past performance are significantly more important than cost or price.
Additional Notes
- Geographic Scope: Work may be conducted across the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and potentially international locations.
- Subcontracting: A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required, outlining goals for various small business categories.
- Invoicing: Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
- Contact: Robert Sung at robert_sung@fws.gov or 503-872-2825.