Missouri River Recovery Management Plan Adaptive Management Support

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation W9128F26QA007.

• The response due date has been extended from 09 Jan 2026 to 11 Feb 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for CLIN 0001, Option Line Item 0002, and Option Line Item 0003 has been updated to 541990.

• Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation (Response Due Date)

• Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs (CLINs/SLINs/ELINs)

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 11 Feb 2026.

• The NAICS code has been updated for specific CLINs.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for non-personal services to support the implementation of the final Missouri River Recovery Management Plan (MRRMP), the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Biological Opinion (BiOp), and participation as a member of the Technical Team (TT).

• Provide expertise in developing technical components and assessments for the MRRMP, Science and Adaptive Management Plan (SAMP), and their implementation.

• Conduct research and monitoring for pallid sturgeon, piping plover, and least tern.

• Design and assess Adaptive Management (AM) fish and bird experiments/actions, including experimental design and statistical expertise.

• Provide training for Missouri River advection-dispersion modeling and analysis.

• Develop, design, and oversee technical components/tools for data management protocols and data storage.

• Communicate and report program findings.

• Provide expert input to the AM process through meetings, presentations, written reports, and information management products.

• Document new and previously developed components into the SAMP and its revisions.

• Author new elements for the SAMP (experimental designs, monitoring strategies).

• Draft the annual Adaptive Management Compliance Report (AMCR).

• Facilitate the Pallid Sturgeon Technical Team and AM content at various meetings and workshops.

• Provide expertise in guiding direction and strategy for the AM process.

• Engage with the Independent Science Advisory Panel (ISAP) on Technical Team (TT) products.

• Base Year: February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

• Option Year 1: February 1, 2027 - January 31, 2028

• Option Year 2: February 1, 2028 - January 31, 2029

• Place of performance is not explicitly stated but implied to be related to the Missouri River Basin.

• Non-personal services contract; contractor staff are accountable to the contractor.

• Fixed-priced, performance-based service contract.

• Contractor must designate a Quality Control employee.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including specific USACE regulations and safety standards.

• Contractor is responsible for physical security of government facilities and property.

• Contractor must pre-screen candidates using the E-Verify Program.

• Contractor must submit invoices monthly.

• Contractor must attend and participate in various meetings, workshops, webinars, and calls as detailed in the PWS.

• Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) outlines specific objectives, standards, and assessment methods.

Amendment / Modification

This addendum provides instructions to offerors for submitting proposals for commercial items. Key requirements include:

• Company Information: Offerors must provide Company Name (as on SAM), Address (as on SAM), CAGE CODE, UEI, and TIN.
• Submission Format: Offers must be submitted electronically as one (1) PDF document, not exceeding 25 pages (excluding the price worksheet). Offers should be sent to Tina Keimig at tina.l.keimig@usace.army.mil.
• Required Proposal Content: Proposals must include the solicitation number, offeror's contact information (name, address, TIN, email, phone), names/titles/emails/phone numbers of authorized negotiators, all required technical, past performance, and price factor information per FAR 52.212-2, a statement of agreement with all solicitation terms, and acknowledgement of amendments.
• Offer Acceptance Period: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the receipt date.
• Questions: All questions must be in writing to Tina Keimig at tina.l.keimig@usace.army.mil, no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the proposal due date.
• Insurance Requirements: Specific minimum insurance amounts are detailed for Workman’s Compensation, General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Aircraft Liability. The contractor is responsible for complying with state workman's compensation laws.
• State and Local Taxes: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exempt from state and local taxes (Tax ID: 62-1642142). Contractors are not exempt when transacting with vendors, suppliers, or subcontractors.

This document serves as an addendum to the original solicitation, providing specific instructions and requirements for offerors.

This addendum details the required format, content, submission method, and deadlines for proposal submissions, as well as insurance and tax requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Missouri River Recovery Management Plan Adaptive Management Support" services for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Missouri River Recovery Program. The objective is to procure adaptive management support for the Missouri River Recovery Management Plan.

• Facilitating teams of technical experts for science and adaptive management decision-making.

• Developing, designing, and overseeing technical components for data management protocols and data storage.

• Explaining technical issues to diverse groups and stakeholders.

• Expertise in data analysis and reporting for rare species.

• Familiarity with the ecology of the piping plover and pallid sturgeon on the Missouri River.

• Providing statistical and experimental design expertise for threatened and endangered species monitoring.

• Adaptive Management expertise.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance for the base year is from 01 Feb 2026 to 31 Jan 2027.

• Option Year 1: 01 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2028.

• Option Year 2: 01 Feb 2028 to 31 Jan 2029.

• Offers will be evaluated based on Experience, Past Performance, and Price.

• Experience is a critical factor, and failure to provide experience in all listed areas may result in an "Unacceptable" rating.

• Past Performance will be evaluated based on two (2) completed projects within the past five (5) years, similar in scope and complexity.

• Price will be evaluated based on the total cost to perform the work for the base and all option periods.

• Technical and Past Performance combined are approximately equal to Price.

• The Offer Due Date is 09 Jan 2026 at 02:00 PM.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 541990, Size Standard: $15 Million.

• The solicitation includes clauses related to Small Business Concerns, HUBZone Set-Aside, and Utilization of Small Business Concerns.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, anti-terrorism, employment eligibility verification, and service contract labor standards.

• Key attachments include the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Service Contract Act Wage Determination.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination, specifically Wage Determination No.: 2015-5005, Revision No.: 26, dated 07/08/2025. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations employed under service contracts in specific geographic areas within Iowa and Nebraska. The determination outlines applicable Executive Orders (EO 14026 and EO 13658) and their respective minimum wage rates for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, or renewed/extended on or after that date.

Bidders must consult this document to understand the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for service contract employees. This information is crucial for accurately calculating labor costs in their proposals. Key details include:

• Applicable Minimum Wages:
  • $17.75 per hour for contracts subject to EO 14026 (generally for contracts entered into or extended after Jan 30, 2022).
  • $13.30 per hour for contracts subject to EO 13658 (generally for contracts awarded between Jan 1, 2015, and Jan 29, 2022, without renewal after Jan 30, 2022).
• Occupational Wage Rates: A detailed list of occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these rates for the relevant occupations.
• Fringe Benefits: Required fringe benefits include:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month) when applicable.
  • Paid Sick Leave: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, as per EO 13706.
  • Vacation: Incremental paid vacation based on years of service (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 8 years, etc.).
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Hazardous Pay: Specific differentials (8% or 4%) for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines for furnishing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Procedures for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination, using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the Contract Line-Item Pricing Schedule for the Base Year and Option Years 1 and 2. It details the CLINs, descriptions of tasks, quantity, unit, and amount for each item.

• Base Year (CLIN 0001):
  • Task 1: Regular In-person Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee and Adaptive Management Meetings.
  • Task 2: Regular Webinars and Calls.
  • Task 3: Research, analysis, and development of annual Adaptive Management Technical Team content, including the AM Compliance Report.
  • Task 4: Independent Science Advisory Panel Reviews of Technical Team Products.
• Option Year 1 (CLIN 0002): Same tasks as Base Year.
• Option Year 2 (CLIN 0003): Same tasks as Base Year.
• Each task is listed with a quantity of 1 Job, with a placeholder for the amount.

This pricing schedule is crucial for bidders to understand the cost structure associated with the opportunity. It outlines the specific tasks for which pricing is required and provides a framework for developing their proposals. Bidders will need to fill in the "AMOUNT" for each task and the "TOTAL AMOUNT BASIC ITEMS" for each contract year.