F--HI-PACIFIC ISL FWO-KWAJ CORAL ID SERVICES

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140FS126Q0111.

• Item 9A: Amendment of Solicitation Number is updated to 140FS126Q0111/0001.

• Item 9B: Dated is updated to 06/04/2026.

• Item 10A: Modification of Contract/Order Number is updated to 140FS126Q0111/0001.

• Item 10B: Dated is updated to 06/04/2026.

• Item 11: "This item only applies to amendments of solicitations" is checked, indicating the solicitation is amended.

• The "hour and date specified for receipt of Offers" is updated to "close of business on 11 June 2026".

• The Period of Performance is updated to "07/22/2026 to 09/30/2027".

• The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended to close of business on June 11, 2026.

• The period of performance has been updated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a request for quotes (RFQ) for Marine Natural Resource Support Services. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office (PIFWO) requires these services to support projects funded for natural resource conservation in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Kwajalein, RMI. The services involve technical and non-technical professional support for project management, natural resource assessment, data analysis, and reporting.

Services include, but are not limited to:

• Benthic habitat mapping

• Database entry and management

• Identification and georeferencing of marine flora and fauna (including corals and endangered species)

• Identification and georeferencing of invasive species

• Review and comment on scientific documents

• SCUBA diving and snorkeling for data collection

• Logistics planning and execution for field operations

• Maintenance and operation of safety and field equipment

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Base Period (Anticipated June 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027) plus two (2) 12-month option years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for a "best value" award based on price, technical capability, and past performance.

• Proposal Submission: Submit quotes to chelsea_devivo@ios.doi.gov by close of business on June 11, 2026.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best value will be selected based on price, technical capability, and past performance experience.

• Key Deadlines: Offer Due Date is June 11, 2026.

• This acquisition is listed as "Unrestricted."

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a size standard of $19.

• Contractor personnel must be U.S. residents and able to travel to Oahu, Hawaii, and Kwajalein Atoll, RMI. No funds will be provided for travel or lodging.

• Contractor personnel must fulfill requirements to become a USFWS Volunteer.

• Specific qualifications are required, including diving certifications, experience with scientific diving, identification of marine species, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS software.

• Security requirements include a clean criminal record and potential background checks.

• The attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) provides detailed information on the scope of work, performance standards, and special requirements.