Columbia River Placement Site-Streaked Horned Lark Monitoring
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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. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District is conducting a Sources Sought for Streaked Horned Lark (SHLA) Monitoring Services along the Lower Columbia River between Astoria, OR and Vancouver, WA. This market research aims to identify qualified firms capable of monitoring SHLA populations and habitats, a requirement stemming from USACE's Columbia River channel maintenance activities. Responses are due by January 27, 2026, at 0900 PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive SHLA monitoring services, including personnel, equipment, and supplies. Key tasks outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) include:
- Conducting SHLA occupancy and abundance surveys during the 2026 breeding season (April 15 - July 31, 2026), adhering to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) survey protocols.
- Collecting habitat data to assess the habitat succession model and validate assumptions regarding SHLA habitat availability and use.
- Providing survey and monitoring data to WDFW for regional trend analyses.
- Accessing multiple dredged material placement sites, many of which are on islands requiring boat access, along the Lower Columbia River (River Mile 21.0 to 105.0).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Not a solicitation)
- Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District
- NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)
- PSC: B509 (Endangered Species Studies Plant And Animal)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
- Response Due: January 27, 2026, 0900 PST.
- Published: January 14, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should submit:
- Company Name, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Company points of contact, phone number, and email address.
- Business size, validated via SAM for NAICS 541690.
- A Statement of Capability (SOC) demonstrating experience with:
- Surveying and monitoring SHLA, assessing occupancy and abundance.
- Providing SHLA monitoring services on islands in large, fast-moving rivers.
- Evaluating avian population trends over years.
- Submitting data, field reports, final reports, and GIS files.
- Conducting surveys comparable to WDFW protocols (Pearson et al., 2016).
- Identifying and evaluating suitable nesting habitat for SHLA.
Additional Notes
This is for informational/market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. The government is not obligated to award a contract, and responses will not be compensated or receive feedback. The attached site map (Attachment 2) provides crucial visual reference for survey locations.