MRG rgsm spawning and EGG monitoring

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a contractor to provide Rio Grande Silvery Minnow (RGSM) reproductive spawning and egg monitoring services in the Middle Rio Grande. The contractor will characterize RGSM spawning patterns by collecting data on egg density, passage rates, timing, duration, and magnitude, with daily electronic data distribution to the Contracting Officer's Representative and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to inform river operations decisions. An optional objective includes monitoring irrigation canals for RGSM eggs to evaluate entrainment and examine relationships between canal and river egg populations. Prospective contractors must submit a Capabilities Statement by March 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM MT to mmaestas@usbr.gov, including business information, evidence of relevant experience from the past three years (limited to three projects), key personnel resumes, and equipment assets documentation. All prospective contractors must be registered and maintain active status in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award eligibility. This is a Sources Sought announcement only and does not obligate the Bureau of Reclamation to issue a formal request for proposals.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any current contractors or incumbents. The estimated period of performance is five years, consisting of a base year plus four one-year option years, allowing for flexibility in contract continuation based on performance and funding availability. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The work falls under NAICS code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a small business size standard of $15 million and Product Service Code B509 (Special Studies/Analysis—Endangered Species). This pre-solicitation announcement provides interested parties with advance notice to prepare for the formal solicitation that will likely follow.