HI pacific islands FWO species tech rpts

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking technical support services to assist with a 5-year review of the Tuberolabium guamense species at its Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office in Honolulu, Hawaii. The solicitation (140FS125Q0056) requires a contractor to provide comprehensive technical assistance in developing the species review, including participating in coordination calls, working with species experts, and incorporating recent scientific information. Contractors must analyze species characteristics using the 3 R's framework (resiliency, redundancy, representation), provide GIS support, and prepare administrative documentation. The quote submission deadline is March 19, 2025, with an anticipated award for the base period from 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026. The primary objective is to support the Endangered Species Act requirement of utilizing the best scientific and commercial data when assessing species conservation status.

The contract is initially designated as a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 541715 and a size standard of 1,000 employees. However, an amendment (Sol_140FS125Q0056_Amd_0001) has dissolved the small business set-aside, making the acquisition unrestricted and open to all qualified sources. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price with a base year and four option years, covering the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. Performance will take place in Honolulu, Hawaii, with the initial focus on completing the Tuberolabium guamense species review by March 2026. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract includes comprehensive wage determinations based on Department of Labor standards, with workers generally required to be paid at least $17.75 per hour under current executive orders.