Onyx ranch svra project
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0326Q0218
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- Points of contact
-
- Yangzhi Deng yangzhideng@usgs.gov (916) 278-9326
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants seeks advanced statistical modeling and assistance for the Onyx Ranch State Vehicle Recreation Area project, with quotations due September 17, 2026 at 1500 PST and questions due September 10, 2026. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12, procured as an RFQ (140G0326Q0218) with no small business set-aside.
Place of performance is the vendor's facility, with delivery to the USGS Reno Field Station, Reno, Nevada. The estimated period of performance runs October 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
The Statement of Work requires a master's degree with statistical training and peer-reviewed publications demonstrating expertise in statistical modeling techniques including general linear models, mixed effects models, multivariate regression tree analyses, discriminant analysis, nonparametric statistics, and ANOVA. GIS mapping capability must produce publication-quality maps. Primary tasks include analyzing desert tortoise distribution across 289 randomly-placed hectares, conducting k-means clustering on perennial vegetation to identify 4–6 clusters, mapping non-native invasive species, analyzing Western Joshua tree distribution, spatial analysis of human disturbances (vehicle tracks, grazing impacts, campsites, trash, shooting evidence), and developing statistical models identifying the most important variables across datasets. Initial drafts for tasks 1–4 are due within 60 days of award, followed by 15 days for government review; model drafts are due at 90 days with 30 days for finalization. The contractor works under technical guidance of a USGS Principal Investigator and is compensated at hourly rate only. All deliverables become government property; no copyright claims are permitted.
The NAICS code is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services, with a $19.0 million threshold. Quotations must include a signed SF 18 form with line-item pricing, firm fixed-price quote, technical submission with work plan and resumes, listings of prior relevant contracts with two or more professional references, and SAM UEI. Award will be made using the tradeoff method. Amendment 0001 posted September 11 answers submitted questions with no additional questions permitted; contractors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment by the September 17 deadline.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Request for Quote: Advanced Statistical Modeling and Assistance for Onyx Ranch State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA) per the attached Statement of Work.
The purpose of this amendment is to answer submitted questions. No additional questions may be allowed. Due date remains the same, 09/17/2026 1500 PST.
Contractors are required to sign and return copies to the issuing agency.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.
The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0218.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026.
*** Interested parties shall submit sufficient documentation for the USGS to evaluate in order to determine technical acceptability of
their offer. Failure to provide the requested information may result in removal from the award consideration.***
Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on the tradeoff method.
NAICS: 541620: Environmental Consulting Services, $19.0 Million.
Place of Performance: Vendor's facility.
Period of Performance are estimates only: 10/01/2026 to 02/28/2027.
Please submit the following documents:
1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16
2. Firm, fixed price quote
3. Technical submission. Includes information regarding technical qualifications and experience sufficient for government to evaluate your qualifications to perform this work. Examples are work plan, resumes, published works, etc
4. Listings of prior relevant and recent contracts with project description and two or more professional references with contacts
5. System for Award Management UEI
Attached Pages:
Statement of Work, 5 pages
Clauses and Provisions, 3 pages
Questions are due in writing to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 09/10/2026, 1500 PST.
Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 09/17/2026, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.
Update #1 ·
Request for Quote: Advanced Statistical Modeling and Assistance for Onyx Ranch State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA) per the attached Statement of Work.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.
The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0218.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026.
*** Interested parties shall submit sufficient documentation for the USGS to evaluate in order to determine technical acceptability of
their offer. Failure to provide the requested information may result in removal from the award consideration.***
Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on the tradeoff method.
NAICS: 541620: Environmental Consulting Services, $19.0 Million.
Place of Performance: Vendor's facility.
Period of Performance are estimates only: 10/01/2026 to 02/28/2027.
Please submit the following documents:
1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16
2. Firm, fixed price quote
3. Technical submission. Includes information regarding technical qualifications and experience sufficient for government to evaluate your qualifications to perform this work. Examples are work plan, resumes, published works, etc
4. Listings of prior relevant and recent contracts with project description and two or more professional references with contacts
5. System for Award Management UEI
Attached Pages:
Statement of Work, 5 pages
Clauses and Provisions, 3 pages
Questions are due in writing to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 09/10/2026, 1500 PST.
Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 09/17/2026, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140G0326Q0218_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Q_A_0001.pdf | ||
| Solicitation_Attachments_SVRA.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0326Q0218.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Onyx ranch svra project | Solicitation | |
| Onyx ranch svra project | Pre-Solicitation |
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