NRCS NC Wetland Determination - BPA Call
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price BPA Call Order Proposal for Wetland Determination Services in North Carolina. This requirement is specifically for the existing Small Business BPA Master Holder, Nutter & Associates, Inc., and is not open to new bidders. The anticipated service period is from July 15, 2026, through October 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The services involve wetland determinations for counties in North Carolina, including Bertie (44.28 acres), Hertford (5.92 acres), Nash (78.08 acres), Northampton (26.70 acres), and Hyde (108.92 acres). The current pending requests are for approximately 3,000 acres, based on historical data from Fiscal Years 2014-2017, with an average request size of 20.2 acres.
Contract & Competition Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Call Order under an existing USDA-wide Wetland Determinations Services BPA.
- Set-Aside: This call order remains under the original Small Business set-aside associated with the BPA Master awards.
- Eligibility: Only Nutter & Associates, Inc. (BPA 12FPC423A0012) is eligible to compete. Responses from non-BPA holders will not be accepted.
- Place of Performance: North Carolina (specifically counties listed above).
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services).
Timeline
- Anticipated Service Period: July 15, 2026 – October 15, 2026.
- Response Date (for eligible BPA holder): June 25, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: June 10, 2026.
Points of Contact
- Tamara Sawyer: tamara.sawyer@usda.gov
- Oksana Strekha: oksana.strekha@usda.gov
Important Notes
This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes under FAR Part 5. It does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service and does not constitute a solicitation for new proposals or quotes from the general public. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparation of responses to this notice.