B--Sources Sought Flycatcher Bird Banding, NV 140F0S26Q0017
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AI-generated · Feb 21, 2026Conduct a sources-sought to identify qualified vendors capable of conducting Southwestern Willow Flycatcher surveys, monitoring, and banding in Nevada. The effort involves field surveys of an endangered species, ongoing population monitoring, and banding for data collection, with emphasis on prior experience working with SWFL and adherence to the attached SOW.
Two permits are required: (1) a US Fish and Wildlife Service permit to conduct surveys and disturb nesting endangered birds, which requires trained and qualified personnel; and (2) a Banding Permit issued by the Bird Banding Laboratory (USGS). Respondents should provide: CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, a description of past experience with SWFL per the SOW, and confirmation that they hold both permits. Include the solicitation code 140F0S26Q0017 in the email subject and submit to the indicated point of contact.
This is a sources sought for Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Survey, Monitoring, and Banding. See attached SOW Interested vendors please respond back with: 1. CAGE Code 2. Unique Entity ID 3. A description of past experience working with southwestern willow flycatchers in regards to the SOW. 4. Confirmation that you possess the 2 needed permits: I. USFWS permit, because southwestern willow flycatchers (SWFL) are listed as endangered. This permit is needed to conduct surveys and disturb nesting endangered birds. The permit only allows trained and qualified individuals to complete these surveys and are difficult for contractors to obtain, due to the training and qualification processes that is required. Not many companies are working on this species. II. Banding Permit. This permit is obtained through the Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL), which is part of USGS. Please identify "140F0S26Q0017 - Sources Sought for Southwestern Willow Flycatcher NV" in the subject line of your email to Robert_Sung@fws.gov
From Sources Sought posted on Feb 20, 2026NV-PAHRANAGAT NWR - Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (SWLF) Assessment SWLF is an endangered subspecies of Willow Flycatcher. This work is for Survey, Monitoring, and Banding and requires 2 permits. Due to the difficulty of obtaining the permits and the tight timeline, the vendor is required to already have the permits. Vendor will submit evidence of: 1. USFWS permit to conduct surveys and disturb nesting endangered birds. 2. Existing, valid permit from the USGS Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL) authorizing auxiliary marking of SWFL in Nevada. 3. A written narrative explaining their experience with the endangered subspecies and the work in the SOW. See SOW in solicitation packet for more details. Contact Robert_Sung@ios.doi.gov for questions.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Mar 06, 2026NV-PAHRANAGAT NWR-FLYCATCHER ASSESSMENT
From Award Notice posted on Mar 17, 2026Notice history
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Sources Sought Posted Feb 20, 2026
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Posted Mar 06, 2026View changes (4)
- Title: B--Sources Sought Flycatcher Bird Banding, NV → NV-PAHRANAGAT NWR-FLYCATCHER ASSESSMENT
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Mar 02, 2026 → Mar 13, 2026
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Award Notice LATEST Posted Mar 17, 2026
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Posted: Mar 17, 2026
NV-PAHRANAGAT NWR-FLYCATCHER ASSESSMENT
Awardees
| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWCA, INCORPORATED | KJ64MREJDNL1 | 0WHS6 | Phoenix, AZ |
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