R--AK - NEPA Environmental Assessment
Overview
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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 US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified contractors for Technical Support Services for an Environmental Assessment (EA). This effort supports the Iron Dog Snowmobile Race across the Selawik and Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska. The selected contractor will assist with the preparation of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) EA, public engagement, comment analysis, and decision support. Responses are due by February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Project Management, Communication, and Coordination: Overseeing NEPA document development, facilitating communication, developing an approach plan, and providing monthly progress reports.
- Draft Notice of Availability (NOA): Jointly developing an NOA for public comment.
- Draft EA Preparation: Compiling a concise draft EA (max 75 pages main body) covering purpose and need, proposed action and alternatives (up to two action, one no-action), affected environment, environmental consequences, mitigation, consultation, and references.
- Final EA and FONSI/EIS Preparation: Collating and analyzing public comments, revising the EA, and preparing the final EA and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) if required.
- Project File and Administrative Record: Compiling and organizing all supporting documentation.
- Regulatory Compliance Analysis: Supporting the development of analysis documents for ANILCA Section 810 and NHPA Section 106, as needed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)
- Product Service Code: R410 (Support Professional: Program Evaluation/Review/Development)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Period of Performance: 1 year after contract award (anticipated)
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: January 28, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used to gain knowledge of qualified, potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification. The government will use this information to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Vendors must demonstrate experience with Alaska-specific NEPA EAs/EIS and related regulatory compliance processes.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement only and not a solicitation. A response does not guarantee a future solicitation. Interested firms should submit their interest, CAGE code, a brief write-up of similar experience, and qualifications to Robert_Sung@fws.gov with "140F0S26Q0008" in the subject line.