WA-Hunt Check Attendant at Umatilla NWR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 soliciting quotes for Hunt Check Attendant services at the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge in Burbank, WA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity supports the refuge's waterfowl hunting program. Quotes are due by June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive hunt check station attendant services, including:
- Selling duck stamps, season passes, and daily fees.
- Managing hunt lotteries and blind selection.
- Ensuring compliance with federal and state hunting regulations.
- Compiling and reporting hunt statistics.
- Maintaining the hunt area and cleaning vault toilets.
- Reconciling fees with headquarters and traveling to McNary National Wildlife Refuge for reporting and supply pickup.
- The work schedule includes Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day, with specific daily hours (1.5 hours before legal hunting until 8:00 AM, and 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM).
Key Requirements
- Contractor must reside within a 25-mile radius of the refuge.
- Possess knowledge of refuge and state hunting regulations.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Be willing to work weekends and in inclement weather.
- Be able to walk over uneven surfaces and lift up to 50 pounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: A base year plus four option years. Each season runs for 19 weeks, from October 1 to February 12.
- Published Date: June 5, 2026
- Quotes Due: June 19, 2026, by 1700 PST
- Award Expected: On or around July 1, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted to chelsea.devivo@ios.doi.gov. Award will be made as a firm fixed price contract to the offer representing the best value to the Government. Evaluation criteria include price, past performance, and technical capability.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable NAICS Code is 114210 with a size standard of $8.5 million.
Additional Notes
A Statement of Work (SOW) is attached to the solicitation for further details. The Government will provide necessary hunting pamphlets, cleaning supplies, and other Government Furnished Equipment or Materials/Information.