Research document development

The U.S. Geological Survey Western Fisheries Research Center is soliciting quotations for research document development and preparation services under Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 140G0326Q0086. The contractor will be responsible for synthesizing research notes and creating a finalized proceedings document based on the Lake Washington Basin Science Summit, with work including document review, research gap synthesis, two rounds of editing and revision, document writing and cleanup, external review coordination, and project administration. Quotations are due by April 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM Pacific time, with a period of performance from April 20, 2026 to May 19, 2026. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with non-price factors weighted approximately equal to cost; contractors must demonstrate understanding of requirements, soundness of approach, and relevant experience through their technical submissions. Interested vendors must submit a signed Standard Form 18, a firm fixed price quote with full cost breakdown, technical approach documentation, key personnel information, and at least two references for similar work completed within the last two years via email to Anthony Berry at amberry@ios.doi.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a small business size standard of $19.5 million under NAICS code 541990. The contract is subject to the Service Contract Act and wage determinations will apply, with payment processed through the Internet Processing Platform. All work will be performed at the contractor's place of business, with meetings conducted electronically between the contractor and USGS/WRIA 8 teams. The period of performance is approximately one month, spanning from April 20, 2026 through May 19, 2026. No incumbent contractor or budget range information is provided in the solicitation documents.