Fire Ecology Research Contract Solicitation

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Published April 3rd, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Western Ecological Research Center posted a Request for Quotation for fire ecology research services. The solicitation (Notice ID 140G0326Q0057) seeks a contractor to perform statistical analyses of ecological data diagnosing fire response strategies statewide in California. Quotes are due April 13, 2026.

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What changed

The USGS has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm fixed price purchase order under the Service Contract Act to support fire ecological research. The contractor will perform statistical analyses of ecological data to diagnose how fire response strategies vary statewide in California, providing research in digital formats. The solicitation references FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAC 2026-01. The NAICS code is 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a size standard of $19.0 million.

Vendors must submit signed SF18 forms with a firm fixed price quote and full cost breakdown to the contracting officer by April 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM Pacific time via email. Technical submissions must include the vendor's approach, relevant experience, key personnel qualifications, and at least one prior project of comparable scope. Physical and late submissions will not be accepted. This is a standard government procurement action for research services with no new regulatory requirements.

What to do next

Submit signed SF18 and firm fixed price quote with full cost breakdown to amberry@ios.doi.gov by April 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM Pacific time
Include technical submission with approach, experience, key personnel qualifications, and at least one comparable prior project
Ensure all submissions are emailed (physical and late submissions will not be accepted)

Source document (simplified)

Fire Ecology Research

Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID 140G0326Q0057 Related Notice 140G0326Q0057 Department/Ind. Agency INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE Sub-tier US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Office OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
Original Published Date: Apr 03, 2026 09:26 am PDT
Original Date Offers Due: Apr 13, 2026 05:00 am PDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Apr 14, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: R425 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL
NAICS Code:
- 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services
Place of Performance:

Description

Fire Ecology Research

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

A firm fixed price purchase order subject to the Service Contract act is planned.

This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information
included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations/proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect
through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026.

NAICS Code: 541620 Environmental Consulting Services.
Size standard: $19.0

Requirement:
The USGS Western Ecological Research Center requires research and data synthesization in support of a fire ecological project.

The contractor shall:
use statistical analyses to diagnose how fire response strategies vary statewide in California and provide research in digital formats.

Contractor requirements:
Contractor will assume all tasks related to statistical analyses of ecological data. Contractor shall provide the necessary staff and equipment to perform the task outlined in the statement of work.

Submission instructions:
Signed SF18 and any amendments if applicable.
Firm fixed price quote with full breakdown.

Email quotes and documents to: Anthony Berry at amberry@ios.doi.gov no later than 04/13/2026 at 5:00am Pacific time.

Physical submissions and late submissions shall not be accepted.

It is the vendors responsibility to provide adequate information regarding technical expertise and past performance to facilitate evaluation of their submissions.

Technical Submission Requirements:
Vendors shall submit sufficient information to allow for evaluation of their quote, including:
Technical approach describing how the work will be performed
Relevant experience performing similar work
Key personnel qualifications
At least one (1) prior project of comparable scope and complexity