Blanket Purchase Agreement 140FS325A0001

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 4, awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Delancey Preston, a small business based in Gautier, Mississippi, to provide predator trapping services at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The BPA, valued at a ceiling of $250,000, covers a 5-year period from December 2024 to December 2029. The contract aims to manage predator populations, including coyotes, bobcats, feral dogs, and other species, that threaten the endangered Mississippi sandhill crane population and the refuge's ecosystem. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, labor, and materials for trapping services while adhering to humane euthanization procedures and state regulations. The previous contract holder, Delancey Preston, had total calls against the prior BPA of $59,105. The contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 114210, Hunting and Trapping. Contractor performance will be evaluated through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with ratings of Exceptional, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory.

The BPA was awarded based on a competitive solicitation that prioritized technical capabilities and past performance over price. Offerors were required to demonstrate relevant experience and provide detailed technical approaches for managing predator populations and protecting the endangered Mississippi sandhill crane. The contract also includes specific wage determinations and provisions for health and welfare benefits, paid vacation, and holiday requirements for the contracted services.