Northeastern beach tiger beetle surveys

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking a small business contractor to conduct comprehensive surveys of the Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle (NBTB) along Virginia's Chesapeake Bay shorelines. The solicitation (140FS325Q0035) requires an entomologist with NBTB survey approval to perform three distinct project phases involving adult beetle surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental factor studies on both the eastern and western shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Contractors must be prepared to conduct visual counts during peak beetle activity (mid-June through late-July), record GPS coordinates, and provide detailed management recommendations. The contract will be evaluated using criteria including price/best value, proposal compliance, and past performance assessments from CPARS/FAPIIS. Quotes are due by February 19, 2025, at 1700 EST, with a contract period of performance spanning one year from June 2025 through May 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside within the Environmental Consulting Services (NAICS 541620) and Special Studies/Analysis for Endangered Species category. The work will be performed at 6669 Short Lane, Gloucester, VA, with a firm fixed-price contract structure. The project requires comprehensive deliverables including final reports with Excel spreadsheets and GIS images for each survey phase, with reports due by October 1, 2025, and October 1, 2026. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and transportation, and comply with Service Contract Labor Standards, including minimum wage requirements of $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026. The contract includes potential extensions of up to six months and allows for electronic invoicing through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform, with all work subject to Buy American requirements and Trade Agreements Act compliance.