B--MRG RGSM SPAWNING AND EGG MONITORING
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for Rio Grande Silvery Minnow (RGSM) Reproductive (Spawning/Egg) Monitoring services in the Middle Rio Grande. This market research aims to determine if the acquisition can be set aside for small businesses. Capabilities Statements are due by March 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive monitoring of RGSM spawning and eggs. Key tasks include:
- River Channel Monitoring: Collecting egg data to characterize density, passage rates, timing, duration, magnitude of spawning, and assess spatial/temporal differences.
- Daily Data Distribution: Electronically providing daily RGSM egg capture data to the Contracting Officer's Representative and the USFWS to inform river operations decisions.
- Optional Canal Monitoring: Subject to government approval, monitoring irrigation canals for RGSM eggs to evaluate entrainment and its relationship to river populations.
- Data Management: Performing data collection, reporting, and electronic analysis.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information
- Duration: Estimated 5 years (one base year and four one-year option years).
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research; potential for small business set-aside.
- NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a $15 million small business size standard.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM MT
- Published: February 23, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a Capabilities Statement via email to mmaestas@usbr.gov. The statement should include:
- Business name, address, CAGE code, NAICS size classification, socioeconomic classification, and point of contact.
- Evidence of experience performing similar work within the last three years, limited to three past projects (include contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, and points of contact).
- Attachments detailing equipment assets and resources demonstrating capability.
Eligibility & Notes
This is not a request for proposals or quotations and does not obligate the Bureau of Reclamation. The information gathered will solely inform the acquisition strategy. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).