Lead-Free Hunting Ammo Incentive Program Support

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring support services for its Voluntary Lead-Free Hunting Ammunition Incentive Program, which aims to encourage hunters to use lead-free ammunition on select national wildlife refuges. The contractor will be responsible for conducting educational workshops in up to two geographic locations, developing and administering an online incentive engagement portal where hunters can submit proof of purchase and receive rebate reimbursements within 30 days, and training Service and state wildlife management agency staff on the program's environmental and conservation benefits. The solicitation requires contractors to demonstrate their ability to process hunter submissions, distribute pre-paid debit or gift card reimbursements, and develop comprehensive training materials covering program background, environmental issues, and outreach strategies. Evaluation will be based equally on price and past performance, with the government reserving the right to award to an offeror other than the lowest-priced based on past performance information. Proposals are due September 15, 2025, with the contract delivery date set for September 30, 2026.

This solicitation is set aside for small businesses, with no current incumbent contractor identified in the documentation. The contract includes a base period from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with four additional option years extending the potential contract performance through September 30, 2030. The contractor will be required to submit annual written reports detailing workshop numbers, incentive processing activities, and program recommendations throughout the contract period. Performance will involve travel to conduct workshops and training sessions, with travel expenses reimbursed according to Federal Travel Regulations under a "Not to Exceed" funded line. The contract will be awarded by the FWS SAT Team 3 located in Falls Church, Virginia, indicating the primary place of performance coordination will be in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.