B--WI - Whittlesey Creek NWR - Saginaw Bay to Western Lake Erie Blueprint (Phase 4)
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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. Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition & Property Management intends to award a firm fixed-price sole source contract to TETRA TECH, INC. for the completion of Phase 4 of the Saginaw Bay to Western Lake Erie Coastal Wetland Conservation Blueprint. This effort, for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), involves critical updates and finalization of proprietary tools and plans.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- Updating and migrating the GIS-based Decision Support Tool (DST) from TETRA TECH, INC.'s ESRI account to the USFWS platform.
- Finalizing the Blueprint Implementation Plan.
- Facilitating stakeholder engagement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Sole Source
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source)
- Intended Awardee: TETRA TECH, INC.
- NAICS: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Statements of Capabilities Due: February 12, 2026
- Published: February 2, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
TETRA TECH, INC. has prior involvement in this specific Blueprint effort and possesses proprietary knowledge of the Decision Support Tool (DST). The final phase requires finalizing the Blueprint Implementation Plan and associated proprietary tools and data, which only Tetra Tech, Inc. is deemed capable of providing.
Action for Interested Parties
This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract and not a request for competitive quotes. However, if any interested party believes they can meet this requirement, they may submit a written statement of capabilities demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Submissions must be via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov.