B--G3 NATIVE FISH DATABASE SERVICES

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products/services, specifically for "Native Fish Database Services." It serves as the sole solicitation, and proposals are being requested. A formal written solicitation will not be issued. The requirement is for Reclamation's Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) to develop and provide a native fish database.

• Develop and provide a native fish database.

• Documentation of CST database schema, including field definitions, valid values, and delimited value meanings.

• Compilation of capture data workflows for all native and non-native species.

• Documentation of any scripts or processes developed for FY25 annual reporting involving CST data.

• Understanding of how CST data feeds into annual reporting metrics, particularly release counts and recapture summaries.

• Understanding of the Chapman modification of the Lincoln-Peterson population estimator.

• Understanding of repatriation tables for reporting purposes.

• Work with MSCP staff to document implementation and operation, provide knowledge transfer, and enable MSCP staff to independently operate, maintain, and modify systems.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 03/16/2026 - 03/15/2027.

• Delivery Schedule: A detailed delivery schedule is required within one week of receiving the award notice.

• This is advertised as a noncompetitive Sole Source Solicitation, but any responsible source may submit a response.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically through SAM.gov Contract Opportunities.

• Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements. Alternate offers will not be accepted.

• Quotes must include sufficient detail for effective evaluation.

• The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary.

• Evaluation Factors: The Government will award to the responsible vendor whose quote provides the best benefit, considering price and other factors. As this is a sole source requirement, there is no need for evaluation of other than price. However, quotes may exceed the government's need and will be considered.

• Submission Deadline: Quotes are due no later than March 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

• Quote Validity: Quotes must hold prices firm for a minimum of 30 days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

• NAICS Code: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.

• Small Business Size Standard: $19 million.

• This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• Vendors are responsible for being familiar with applicable clauses and provisions, accessible at https://www.acquisition.gov/far and https://www.acquisition.gov/diar.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ at any time.

• All questions must be submitted via email to Colleen Samuels at csamuels@usbr.gov by no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Time on March 9, 2026. No phone calls will be accepted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for "G3 Native Fish Database Services." The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, is seeking proposals for the development of a native fish database.

• Development of a native fish database.

• Provision of scientific data analysis.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but indicated as RFQ (Request for Quote).

• Period of Performance: March 16, 2026, to March 15, 2027.

• Delivery Date: March 15, 2027.

• The solicitation number is 140R3026Q0029.

• The offer due date is March 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.

• This acquisition is marked as "Unrestricted."

• The acquisition is not set aside for any specific small business category.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 541690, with a size standard of $19.

• The contract specialist is Colleen Samuels, reachable at csamuels@usbr.gov.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This document is a Notice of Intent to award a contract on a non-competitive basis to Marsh & Associates, LLC for the development of a Native Fish Database. The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin (LCB) requires comprehensive knowledge transfer, documentation, and automated processing tools to manage CST data workflows, integrate with remote sensing data, and produce annual reports.

The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source because Marsh & Associates, LLC is the original developer and maintainer of the Native Fish Database, which is considered the only known product to meet the exact specifications. They are identified as the manufacturer and sole distributor.

• The acquisition will be procured under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

• Award is anticipated on February 27, 2026.

• The estimated period of performance is March 16, 2026, to March 15, 2027.

• The government contemplates a Firm Fixed Price type purchase order.

• This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals.

• Responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, along with evidence of their ability to provide the required Native Fish Database.

• Submissions are due by 12:00 PM Pacific Time on February 25, 2026.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services).

• The Small Business Size Standard is $19 million.

• The solicitation and any amendments will be available on SAM.gov.

• All quotes and required documents must be submitted electronically.

• All dates are estimates and subject to change.

• Questions and other documents can be submitted via email to csamuels@usbr.gov.