OK-OK esfo-tscs negotiations support

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking negotiations support services for the Tulsa County Smelter Complex (TCSC) Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) Case. The contract involves providing technical and strategic support for settlement negotiations with Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) Cyprus Amax and TCI Pacific Communications Inc. regarding ecological and cultural damage claims from historical zinc smelting operations. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in environmental laws, NRDAR processes, and tribal resources, with at least five years of experience working with tribal nations on damage claims. The solicitation will evaluate proposals based on three factors: Past Performance, Technical Capability, and Price, with Past Performance and Technical Capability weighted more significantly than price. Proposals are due by May 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST, with the government intending to award the contract without discussions to the responsible offeror providing the best overall value.

The contract is set aside for small businesses in the Environmental Consulting Services (NAICS 541620) category, with a size standard of $19 million. It is a firm fixed-price contract with a base period from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026 and an optional year from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. The contract will be administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service (NRDAR) located at 5275 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church, VA 22041. Contractors will be responsible for preparing presentations on ecological and cultural claims, reviewing technical information, developing settlement strategies, and evaluating settlement offers for the NRDAR Trustees, which include the Department of the Interior, State of Oklahoma, and Cherokee Nation. The total anticipated contract value covers both the base and option periods, with an anticipated option exercise date of April 1, 2026.