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USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.

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SACRAMENTO CA 95819-6027

0044053234140G0326Q0187

Elizabeth Adam

278-9441 Moffett ESC

94035

08/03/2026

08/10/2026 1700 ED

Moffett Field

CA

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

Veterinarian Services - San Francisco

Bay Area, CA

INTRODUCTION

This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) Part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

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The US Geological Survey (USGS), Western

Ecological Research Center (WERC), requires veterinarian services as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

The USGS requires a base year plus one option year.

RELEVANT INFORMATION

The North American Industry Classification

System (NAICS) code 541940 Veterinary Services and associated size standard $10.0 million applies to this announcement, along with

Product Service Code R425 Support, Engineering/Technical.

All services will be performed at the USGS offices on Don Edwards National Wildlife

Refuge, 1 Marshlands Road, Newark CA 94560, and also at the San Francisco Bay Estuary Field

Station at 350 N. Akron Road, Moffett Field, CA

94035.

QUESTIONS

All questions must be sent directly to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov by Thursday, August

6, 2026, at 10:00am ED.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting

Officer at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov.

Quotes due Monday, August 10, 2026, at 5:00pm

ED. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered

EVALUATION OF QUOTES

Quotes will be evaluated by Tradeoff.

Evaluation factors include Experience, Technical Capability, Past Performance, and

Price. See Provision 52.212-2 herein for more information.

Offerors are to include a technical description of the service offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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QUANTITY

(C) the solicitation as seen in the Evaluation

Factors (see Attachment). This may include resumes, CV, references, or other documents, if necessary.

ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Year: 10/15/2026 to 10/14/2027

Option Year 1: 10/15/2027 to 10/14/2028

Signed SF-18

- Firm, fixed price quote

- Technical information including work plan, CV, experience, past performance, references

- System for Award Management Unique

Identification Entity

Attached Pages:

- Statement of Work

- Clauses and Provisions

00010 Base Year

Veterinarian Services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Product/Service Code: R425

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

Period of Performance: 10/15/2026 to

10/14/2027

02000 OPTION YEAR ONE

***Options are exercised subject to continued need and availability of funds***

Veterinarian Services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 10/15/2027

Product/Service Code: R425

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

Period of Performance: 10/15/2027 to

10/14/2028

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Elizabeth Adam elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK

U.S.G.S. Western Ecological Research Center Veterinary Services

Introduction:

The U.S. Geological Survey, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), requests award for expert veterinary services to perform surgeries on diving ducks to implant transmitters and provide postoperative care for the birds.

Background & Scope:

As the largest estuary on the Pacific Coast of North America, the San Francisco Bay is a critically important stop-over and wintering area for migratory waterfowl. More than half a million ducks and geese rely on the region’s resources to build reserves for migration and reproduction each year (Accurso 1992). Over twenty waterfowl species use a mosaic of habitat types, including tidal marsh, tidal flat, managed and breached diked wetland ponds, open bay, tidal slough, lagoon, and freshwater marsh and creek (Richmond et al. 2014; Strong et al. 2019; De La Cruz et al. 2025). Dabbling ducks, such as northern pintail (Anas acuta), American wigeon (Mareca americana), and northern shoveler (Spatula clypeata) are abundant in San Francisco Bay, and the estuary is particularly noted for its importance to diving (or benthic foraging) ducks (Baldassarre 2014). Scaup (both greater and lesser, Aythya marila and A. affinis), surf scoters (Melanitta perspicillata), canvasback (Aythya valisineria), and ruddy ducks (Oxyura jamaicensis) are among the most numerous diving ducks wintering in San Francisco Bay (Accurso 1992, Collins and Trost 2009). In fact, scaup and scoters in San Francisco Bay comprise nearly 40% of all those counted in the lower Pacific Flyway during the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Midwinter Survey (MWS; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2009).Over 80% of historical tidal marshes and 40% of historical mudflats in San Francisco Bay have been lost or degraded (San Francisco Bay Joint Venture (SFBJV) 2022). To address this habitat loss, large restoration projects are underway that have resulted in more than 10,000 acres of restored tidal marsh over the last two decades, with plans to restore an additional 50,000 acres by 2100 (San Francisco Estuary Partnership 2011, 2015). Much of this restoration is being accomplished through conversion of supratidal habitats, such as former salt production ponds and diked agricultural fields, which are particularly important for waterfowl because they increase roosting habitat and supplement daily energy intake (Takekawa et al. 2009, Brand et al.

2014). Whereas tidal marsh restoration benefits many species, it is expected to reduce existing supratidal habitat acreage throughout the estuary, which may impact both dabbling and diving ducks and potentially alter the species composition of waterfowl populations in San Francisco Bay (SFBJV 2022;

De La Cruz et al. 2018; Ackerman et al. 2014a). In addition to tidal restoration, infrastructure changes have the potential to alter waterfowl habitat availability in the region. For example, drought and predicted future reductions in freshwater flows from the San Francisco Bay Delta may influence water salinity and availability, resulting in potential changes to the timing, quantity, and quality of habitat.

Region-wide drought can also alter winter and migratory habitat use patterns, causing shorebirds and waterfowl that normally use Central Valley wetland habitat to rely more heavily on Bay and coastal habitat in dry years, such as Suisun Marsh (Kruse et al. 2003, Ackerman et al. 2014a, Barbaree et al.

2020). Likewise, rising seas are expected to inundate both San Francisco Bay ecosystems and infrastructure over the coming century (Thorne et al. 2012, Barnard et al. 2019), and rising water levels can potentially change habitat availability for waterbirds. The margins of San Francisco Bay and adjacent areas reflect a nexus of growing transportation, environmental, and economic needs. Planned infrastructure redesigns in both North and South San Francisco Bay are aimed at fortifying interstates and neighborhoods against rising seas, storm surge, and resulting increases in flooding during winter (Kimley Horn and AECOM, 2018; Tremain et al. 2019). However, it is unclear how these expansive infrastructure projects will influence habitat for waterbirds and other species in the region. Therefore, we seek to evaluate diving duck use of these habitats to better understand the implications of these changes. Our study objectives include: 1. Over the 2026-2027 and2027-2028 winters, mark up 100 diving ducks with GPS-GSM transmitters. 2.Track fall and winter movements and habitat use of waterfowl in San Francisco Bay, with particular emphasis on Eden Landing Ecological Reserve, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project Areas. 3.Work with land managers to identify opportunities for wetland restoration and adaptive management that could improve waterfowl habitat. Up to 12 workdays (6 days over 2 time periods) per year are expected to complete this requirement.

Technical Requirements:

Expert services of uniquely skilled veterinarians are required to surgically implant radio transmitters into diving ducks. Due to the unique characteristics of diving birds, contractor must have specific experience implanting transmitters into diving duck and/or Aechmorphorus grebe species.

Description of Services:

The contractor shall provide veterinary services to surgically implant up to 100 radio transmitters in diving ducks and provide for postoperative care as needed, including medications.

Within 10 hours of capture, the contractor shall implant a GPS-GSM (Ornitela) with external antenna in after second year (ASY) male and female diving ducks. After a recovery period of between two (2) and eight (8) hours, marked birds will be released to the same area that they were captured.

Contractor shall advise support crew in assisting with each surgery. Contractor shall also train one other veterinarian, who shall be selected by WERC, to properly perform the surgery, as well as collect blood for contaminant and other analysis from each bird.

Working Conditions:

Contractor shall perform work at a U.S. Geological Survey field stations or USFWS refuge locations where all equipment and personnel necessary to complete surgeries shall be provided. Contractor shall be scheduled to work on specific days and shall be available for surgeries if birds are captured on those dates. Scheduled workdays and hours shall be coordinated upon award of Purchase Order. Contractor shall be responsible to provide their own food during on-call hours.

Government-Furnished Property:

The USGS shall provide radio transmitters and surgical equipment for use by the vendor.

All permits and licenses to conduct this work have been obtained and shall be maintained by the USGS.

Place of Performance:

Work will be performed predominantly at the USGS Offices on Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge 1 Marshlands Road Newark CA 94560

But also at our field station on the USGS Moffett campus:

San Francisco Bay Estuary Field Station 350 N. Akron Rd., Moffett Field

CA 94035-0158

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

The following provisions are incorporated by reference, with fill-ins noted as appropriate:

Provision Title Date 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain

Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation Jan 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management – Registration Jan 2017 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law Feb 2016 [DEVIATION]

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Sept 2023 [DEVIATION]

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options July 1990 [DEVIATION] 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Feb 2024 [DEVIATION] 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and

Certifications Mar 2026 [DEVIATION]

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions Nov 2020

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021 [DEVIATION])

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

a. Experience

b. Technical Capability

c. Past performance

d. Price

“Experience” is the degree to and frequency with which you have performed similar work before.

Recent and relevant experience is preferred.

“Technical Capability” is your qualifications to perform this work on paper, including such things as resumes of key personnel, necessary certifications and licenses, corporate resources, availability, etc.

“Past performance” is the measure of how well you have performed similar work before. Recent and relevant past performance is preferred. Please submit at least two references with contact information.

Additionally, we will utilize System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to the extent data are available and reserve the right to use any other source of past performance information.

Technical capability, experience, and past performance, when combined, are somewhat more important than price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Clause Title Effective Date 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Jan 2017

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance Oct 2018 [DEVIATION] 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014 [DEVIATION] 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015 [DEVIATION] 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services Nov 2023 [DEVIATION]

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest after Award Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Mar 2026 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Oct 2025 [DEVIATION] 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting OCT 2022 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FEB 2024 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies MAR 2026 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons OCT 2025 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services MAY 2024 52.232-33 Payment by EFT—SAM OCT 2018

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION April 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of clause)

GS0231 Technical Liaison – Technical Clarification (Dec 2024)

a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical clarification of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical clarification" is defined as communication to help the contractor fully understand the requirements.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not delegated any Contracting Officer’s Representative responsibilities.

(c) The Technical Liaison may not modify the requirements in any way. All modifications must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(d) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, if they believe the Technical Liaison is directing work outside the requirements of this contract. The contractor may not be reimbursed for any work outside the requirements of this contract.

(e) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is: TBA Telephone: TBA Email: TBA U.S. Geological Survey, Earthquake Science Center

350 N. Akron Road Moffett Field, CA 94035

(f) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a new Technical Liaison.

(End of Local Clause)

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice [Contracting Officer to edit and include the documentation required under this contract]: invoice

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

GS0199 Prevention of Malicious Code (June 2018)

(a) Definitions Malicious code is a computer code developed for the purpose of causing some form of intentional damage to computer systems or networks. Malicious code may be a complete program or code imbedded in software programs that appear to provide useful functions. The term includes computer viruses and other destructive programs, such as "Trojan Horses" and network "worms."

(b) The contractor must have in place an anti-virus procedure to ensure that media supplied is uncontaminated by malicious code.

(c) The contractor is required to scan all delivered software to insure it is free of malicious code prior to its installation or operation on USGS-owned computers or contractor-owned computers connected to USGS computer systems or networks. Contractors using diagnostics software disks or connecting to a non-USGS computer while performing repairs or upgrades to a USGS computer will scan the serviced computer's drive(s) to insure they are free of malicious code upon completion of the service call, or prior to return of serviced equipment, if servicing is performed off-site.

GS1131 Unilateral De-obligation (May 2013)

The contractor shall submit all invoices under this award no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to, and granted by, the Contracting Officer. After 120 calendar days have passed after the expiration of the period of performance, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 2 years.

Scientific Integrity Statement

Scientific integrity is vital to Department of the Interior (DOI) activities under which scientific research, data, summaries, syntheses, interpretations, presentations, and/or publications are developed and used.

Failure to uphold the highest degree of scientific integrity will result not only in potentially flawed scientific results, interpretations, and applications but will damage DOI’s reputation and ability to uphold the public’s trust. All work performed must comply with the DOI Scientific Integrity Policy posted to http://www.doi.gov or its equivalent as provided by their organization or State law.

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