SME - logistical services (uzbekistan)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of International Programs is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide logistical and technical support services for collaborative projects in Uzbekistan. The solicitation (Request No. 140G0125Q0131) requires a Russian-speaking professional with experience in the U.S. and Central Asia to conduct closing evaluations of surface-water hydrology and capacity-building initiatives. Key contract requirements include performing project evaluations through consultations and interviews, traveling to Tashkent for workshops, supporting water sample collection in the Qashqadaryo region, and preparing detailed evaluation reports. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with candidates required to have a university certificate or graduate degree. Quotations are due by 1:00 PM EST on May 29th, 2025, with all questions to be submitted by May 27th, 2025, and the initial performance period running from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.

The solicitation is set aside for small businesses and falls under the NAICS category of All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990). The contract has a delivery date of September 30, 2028, and will involve four 7-day trips to collect water samples at 10 sites. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract is for a 12-month task order with potential for extension. The place of performance will primarily be in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with the contracting officer Patrick Anderson located at the USGS International Programs in Reston, VA. The solicitation emphasizes the need for a technically proficient SME who can effectively support USGS-Uzbekistan collaborative efforts in hydrology and professional capacity building, with a focus on detailed reporting and on-site technical assistance.