AK-DIV of conserv plng & plcy-aecom cont

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USMWS) is seeking environmental consulting services related to the Izembek Land Exchange project and associated litigation support. This sole source procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) without competitive bidding. The primary contract requirement is continued consulting support for the Izembek Land Exchange project, including environmental impact statement preparation, subsistence analysis, and litigation support services. The evaluation criteria emphasize the contractor's historical knowledge of the project, familiarity with the project's administrative record, and understanding of project sensitivities and confidentiality requirements. The solicitation notice was posted on March 24, 2026, with a proposal due date of March 27, 2026, providing a three-day response window for interested parties.

This procurement includes no small business set-aside designation. AECOM is identified as the incumbent contractor and sole source awardee, having provided consulting services to the Fish and Wildlife Service since 2010 on the Izembek Land Exchange project, representing 16 years of accumulated project knowledge and expertise. While specific award values are not stated in the available documents, the contract rates are based on current GSA contract terms with estimated hours deemed fair and reasonable by the contracting officer. The current contract expires on March 30, 2026 and cannot be renewed, indicating this new sole source award is intended as a continuation of ongoing work. The place of performance is not explicitly specified in the solicitation notice provided, though the work pertains to Alaska-based conservation planning and policy matters under the Department of the Interior.