LARGE RIVER MONITORING METHODS REVIEW

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a large river monitoring review to be conducted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska. The objective is to review methods related to Product/Service Code B516, specifically "SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ANIMAL/FISHERIES".

• Conduct a review of methods for large river monitoring.

• The review pertains to animal and fisheries analysis.

• The anticipated contract type is a firm-fixed-price contract.

• The Government anticipates a single award, but may award multiple contracts if more advantageous.

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to October 2, 2026.

• Delivery Date: October 2, 2026.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer (laura.sherman@ios.doi.gov) by the specified due date and time.

• Quotes should be limited to 40 pages or under.

• Include UEI or CAGE Code with the quote.

• Questions are due no later than May 7, 2026, at noon Alaska Daylight Savings Time.

• The offer due date is May 11, 2026, at 1700 Alaska Daylight Time.

• Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and price.

• The Government intends to award without discussions.

• This acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• The contract will be awarded to a registered/certified small business concern using FAR Part 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures.

• Monitor SAM.gov for solicitation amendments.

• Standard Form (SF) 1449 is the primary document for this solicitation.

• FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5681, Revision No. 25) for the Service Contract Act. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in the Alaska Boroughs of Anchorage and Matanuska-Susit.

• Lists occupational codes and titles.
• Provides the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes specific notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Details health and welfare benefits, including specific rates for regular and EO 13706.
• Outlines vacation and holiday policies.
• Provides guidance on the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum wage and benefit requirements for service contract employees working in the specified geographic area. It directly impacts labor cost estimations for proposals and ensures compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these determinations for all covered service employees.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The primary goal is to develop a national protocol for monitoring the condition and trends of non-wadeable streams and rivers, addressing a gap in current Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) Strategy protocols. The project aims to propose scalable metrics and methods for a national non-wadeable stream monitoring program.

The contractor will conduct a comprehensive technical review of existing literature (peer-reviewed, agency white papers, gray literature) related to monitoring methods for non-wadeable streams. This review will focus on biotic and abiotic habitat conditions, including:

• Geomorphology (bed material, bank stability)

• Streamflow and depth variability

• Water quality

• Macroinvertebrates

• Riparian vegetation The review should identify successful methods and technologies, group them logically (e.g., remotely sensed, image analysis, field observation), and capture attributes such as geographic application, major findings, and links to resource management (e.g., status and trends monitoring). The contractor should also consider advancements like SONAR, LiDAR, computer vision, and remote sensing data products.

• A complete bibliography with hyperlinks to cited works.

• A draft report summarizing the literature, grouping methods, recommending metrics, and identifying research gaps.

• A final report incorporating BLM feedback and edits, adhering to BLM reporting standards.

• A presentation of findings to the BLM Aquatics Program Office.

Contractors are encouraged to review the BLM AIM program and its existing wadeable lotic systems protocol. The review should consider the feasibility of methods across vast landscapes (national extent) and their relevance to resource management questions. The final reports must meet BLM reporting standards.