R--Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) For Mid-Continent Region (MCR) i
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. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is announcing a pre-solicitation for Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) for its Mid-Continent Region (MCR), including the Central Midwest Region of IL, Water Mission Area (WMA), and National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL). This requirement is set aside for 8(a) participants. The solicitation, numbered 140G0226R0003, is expected to be released on or about June.
Scope of Work
The overall objective is to provide on and off-site non-personal commercial science and technical support services. These services are vital for USGS operations and fall into multiple categories:
- Administrative
- Program Management
- Research/Science
- Data and Information Management
- Geospatial Applications, Modeling, and Associated Technologies
- Technical Project Management
- Facilities and Building Management Support Services
- Data Entry Services
- Accessioning Support Services
- LIMS Support Services
- Warehouse Services
- Physical Science Technical Laboratory Services
- CoLabs and Contract Lab Data Coordination Services
- Quality Assurance and Data Integrity Support Services
- Subject Matter Expertise and Method Validation
Current places of performance include Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin, and other designated locations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract, allowing for Firm-Fixed Price and/or Labor-Hour Task Orders.
- Estimated Magnitude: $30M Contract Ceiling.
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years with a six (6) month option period.
- Set-Aside: This requirement is limited to eligible 8(a) participants.
- Product/Service Code: R499 - Support - Professional: Other
- NAICS Code: 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- Estimated Solicitation Release: On or about June.
- Published Date: May 6, 2026.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation announcement for informational and planning purposes only. No proposals, quotes, or responses are requested or required at this time. Specific instructions for submitting proposals will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation, which will be issued without further notice to SAM.gov upon SBA acceptance of the requirement for the 8(a) program.