AK-DIV of water resources-data analysis

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks hydrologic data analysis services for the National Wildlife Refuge System in Alaska, with responses due September 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM. This is a Small Business Set-Aside procurement issued as RFQ 140FS126Q0164.

Place of performance is Alaska. The contractor must provide a hydrologist holding an undergraduate or master's degree with at least four years of Arctic hydrology experience; WISKI software experience is highly preferred. Primary work includes time series hydrologic data analysis using WISKI (data entry and import, metadata entry, data quality checks, flag application, discharge measurement entry, rating development, and report generation), assistance with water reservation applications, and subject matter expertise in Arctic hydrology and aquatic ecosystems.

The period of performance begins October 1, 2026, for an initial 12 months (1,044 hours at approximately 20 hours per week), with potential option years extending 12 to 60 months depending on workload. The award will be structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with anticipated award on September 10, 2026. Travel and subsistence costs are reimbursable per FAR standards. The government provides computers, system access, field supplies, and equipment; the contractor provides skilled staff, personal protective equipment, and liability insurance. Equipment and work products developed become government property. Responses must include a completed SF 1449, company information with SAM.gov UEI, technical capabilities and approach documentation, and detailed pricing. The NAICS code is 541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, with a $19 size standard. Questions should be directed to Chelsea Devivo at chelsea_devivo@ios.doi.gov.