BOTANY CLEARANCE SURVEY_VALE OREGON
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Vale District Office, Oregon, is soliciting quotes for Botanical Clearance Surveys across an estimated 8,436 acres in Malheur County, Oregon. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 140L3726Q0023) for commercial items, issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The resulting contract will be a firm-fixed price type. Quotes are due Friday, March 13, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves performing Botanical Surveys for Special Status vascular plants and target noxious weeds. Key tasks include:
- Documenting and mapping locations and populations of target species.
- Providing an ecological description of surveyed areas, including special habitats.
- Conducting surveys using established written protocols. Deliverables include Survey Report forms, GIS shapefiles, Special Status Plant Site forms, topographical maps, species lists, narrative reports, photographs, and vouchers of Special Status vascular plants. The project encompasses multiple locations, including the Vale WUI project area and NW Malheur Items 2-12.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541620 – Environmental Consulting Services (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million)
- Product Service Code: B525 - Natural Resource Studies
- Period of Performance: Field work for some items is scheduled for May-June 2026, and for others, May-June 2027. Final products are due July 20, 2026, and July 20, 2027, respectively.
- Quotes Due: Friday, March 13, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Evaluation factors include: Experience, Technical Ability, and Price. All evaluation factors combined are approximately equal to cost price.
Additional Notes
The full RFQ package, including the Statement of Work, maps, wage determinations, and clauses/provisions, is available via Attachment 140L3726Q0023. Contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and must submit their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE code with their quote. Submit quotes via email to awhetham@blm.gov.