G3 NATIVE FISH DATABASE SERVICES

SOL #: 140R3026Q0029Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Bureau Of Reclamation

LOWER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICE

BOULDER CITY, NV, 89005, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

Scientific Data Studies (B529)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1baed860cf8c47798c49e3aca8dbcd4b/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 19, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 13, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 11, 2026, 7:00 PM

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, Lower Colorado Regional Office is seeking proposals for G3 Native Fish Database Services. This combined synopsis/solicitation aims to develop and provide a native fish database for the Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP). Although advertised as a noncompetitive sole source, any responsible source may submit a response. Quotes are due by March 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

Scope of Work

The requirement involves developing and providing a comprehensive native fish database. Key deliverables include:

Database Development: Creation of a native fish database.
Documentation: Detailed documentation of CST database schema, including field definitions, valid values, and delimited value meanings.
Workflow Compilation: Compilation of capture data workflows for all native and non-native species.
Reporting Support: Documentation of scripts/processes for FY25 annual reporting involving CST data, understanding how CST data feeds into annual reporting metrics (release counts, recapture summaries), and understanding of the Chapman modification of the Lincoln-Peterson population estimator and repatriation tables.
Knowledge Transfer: Work with MSCP staff to document implementation and operation, provide knowledge transfer, and enable staff to independently operate, maintain, and modify systems.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
Period of Performance: March 16, 2026, to March 15, 2027.
NAICS Code: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.
Small Business Size Standard: $19 million.
Set-Aside: Unrestricted (though advertised as noncompetitive sole source, competitive responses are invited).

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted electronically through SAM.gov Contract Opportunities.
Quote Requirements: Complete, self-sufficient, and directly responsive to requirements. Alternate offers will not be accepted. Sufficient detail for effective evaluation is required.
Evaluation: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them. Award will be based on the best benefit, considering price and other factors. For this sole source requirement, evaluation will primarily focus on price, but quotes exceeding government needs will be considered.
Quote Validity: Quotes must hold prices firm for a minimum of 30 days.
Questions: All questions must be submitted via email to Colleen Samuels (csamuels@usbr.gov) by March 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. No phone calls will be accepted.