Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) For
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0226R0003
- Agency
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Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Competitive 8(a)
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants seeks Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) across multiple USGS facilities in the Mid-Continent Region, with proposals due July 27, 2026. The procurement is a 100% competitive 8(a) set-aside restricted to women-owned small businesses, with NAICS code 541990 and a $19.5 million size standard. Amendment 0002, effective July 21, issued final Questions and Answers; the Government will not accept additional questions.
This is an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract spanning five base years (December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2031) with an optional six-month extension. Work is performed on-site at designated USGS facilities including the Central Midwest Water Science Center (DeKalb and Urbana, Illinois), Dakota Water Science Center (Bismarck, Grand Forks, Rapid City, and Huron), National Water Quality Laboratory (Denver/Boulder, Colorado), and Earth System Processes Division locations. Business hours are Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Mid-Continent locations and 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for other regions, with limited off-site work requiring prior written approval.
Services span administrative support, program management, research and science activities, data and information management, geospatial applications and modeling, technical project management, facilities and building maintenance support, data entry, LIMS support, warehouse services, physical science laboratory services, quality assurance, method validation, and instrument specialist services. Pricing uses fully burdened labor rates across Service Contract Act positions (Business Support Specialists, Biology Technicians, Hydrologic Technicians) and Professional Service positions (Computer Programmer, Scientists, Ecologists, Program Analysts, Subject Matter Experts). Estimated hours are 1,920 annually per labor category (960 for the six-month extension), with rates evaluated at reasonableness only and not obligatory for actual utilization.
The incumbent contractors are Akima Systems Engineering LLC (Midcontinent area) and Montech Inc. (National Water Quality Laboratory). Technical proposals are limited to 30 pages with 12-point font for narratives. Travel expenses are reimbursed at actual cost with no overhead, general and administrative, or profit markup. Contractor must provide immunizations, prescription-grade safety eyewear, and personal protective equipment. The Program Manager is required as key personnel but may perform duties off-site unless specified otherwise at task-order level. Task orders will be issued at least 21 workdays prior to required start date when practicable.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
The purpose of this amendment is to provide Questions and Answers. These constitute the final questions and answers. The Government will not accept any additional questions.
Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) Mid-Continent Region (MCR), Central Midwest of IL (CMWSC), Water Mission Area (WMA), the National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL), and the Earth System Processes Division (ESPD) under the Water Mission Area.
1. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). This solicitation will utilize the policies contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as appropriate for this acquisition.
2. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01.
3. The solicitation is 100% Competitive 8(a)set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services) and the size standard is $19.5 Million.
4. Offerors are required to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation. Register at https://www.sam.gov/index.html prior to
submitting your offer. See FAR provision 52.204-7.
5. Please download attached Solicitation 140G0226R0003 for all Clauses and Provisions and attachments provided in this announcement.
Update #2 ·
The purpose of this amendment is to provide Questions and Answers, and Revised Pricing Schedule.
Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) Mid-Continent Region (MCR), Central Midwest of IL (CMWSC), Water Mission Area (WMA), the National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL), and the Earth System Processes Division (ESPD) under the Water Mission Area.
1. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). This solicitation will utilize the policies contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as appropriate for this acquisition.
2. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01.
3. The solicitation is 100% Competitive 8(a)set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services) and the size standard is $19.5 Million.
4. Offerors are required to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation. Register at https://www.sam.gov/index.html prior to
submitting your offer. See FAR provision 52.204-7.
5. Please download attached Solicitation 140G0226R0003 for all Clauses and Provisions and attachments provided in this announcement.
Update #1 ·
Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) Mid-Continent Region (MCR), Central Midwest of IL (CMWSC), Water Mission Area (WMA), the National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL), and the Earth System Processes Division (ESPD) under the Water Mission Area.
1. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). This solicitation will utilize the policies contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as appropriate for this acquisition.
2. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01.
3. The solicitation is 100% Competitive 8(a)set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services) and the size standard is $19.5 Million.
4. Offerors are required to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation. Register at https://www.sam.gov/index.html prior to
submitting your offer. See FAR provision 52.204-7.
5. Please download attached Solicitation 140G0226R0003 for all Clauses and Provisions and attachments provided in this announcement.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) For Mid-Continent Region (MCR) i | Pre-Solicitation |
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