R--Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) For Mid-Continent Region (MCR) i
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of Interior, is preparing to release a solicitation for Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) for its Mid-Continent Region (MCR), including the Water Mission Area (WMA) and National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL). This requirement is a 8(a) Set-Aside and will result in a single Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an estimated ceiling of $30M. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about May 2026.
Scope of Work
The overall objective is to provide non-personal commercial science and technical support services. Key service categories include:
- Administrative
- Program Management
- Research/Science
- Data and Information Management
- Geospatial Applications, Modeling, and Associated Technologies
- Technical Project Management
- Facilities and Building Management Support Services
- Data Entry Services
- Accessioning Support Services
- LIMS Support Services
- Warehouse Services
- Physical Science Technical Laboratory Services
- CoLabs and Contract Lab Data Coordination Services
- Quality Assurance and Data Integrity Support Services
- Subject Matter Expertise and Method Validation
Services will be performed on and off-site in locations such as Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Wisconsin.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract, allowing for Firm-Fixed Price and/or Labor-Hour Task Orders.
- Estimated Magnitude: $30M Contract Ceiling.
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years with a six (6) month option period.
- Product/Service Code: R499 – Other Professional Services
- NAICS Code: 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This requirement is a 8(a) Set-Aside, limited to eligible 8(a) participants. The solicitation will be issued upon SBA acceptance of the requirement for the 8(a) program.
Timeline & Next Steps
This is a pre-solicitation announcement. The formal solicitation (Number: 140G0226R0003) is estimated to be released on or about May 2026 on SAM.gov. No proposals or quotes are requested at this time.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Lisa D. Williams at lisa_williams@ios.doi.gov. The primary contact listed in the metadata is Karen La Bouff-Kind at karen_labouff-kind@ios.doi.gov or 303-236-9315.