Fire Ecology Research 140G0326Q0057

SOURCES SOUGHT The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of fire ecology research support as described in the attached statement of work. This Sources Sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541620, Environmental Consulting Services, and associated size standard of $19.0 million apply to this announcement, along with product service code R425 Support professional; engineering/technical All responsible sources may submit capability statements detailing the ability of their service to meet the statement of work included with this announcement. Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to aberry@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 03/17/2026 at 0500 PDT. Proposals submitted by hardcopy, or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

Fire Ecology Research REQUEST FOR QUOTATION SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS A firm fixed price purchase order subject to the Service Contract act is planned. This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations/proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026. NAICS Code: 541620 Environmental Consulting Services. Size standard: $19.0 Requirement: The USGS Western Ecological Research Center requires research and data synthesization in support of a fire ecological project. The contractor shall: use statistical analyses to diagnose how fire response strategies vary statewide in California and provide research in digital formats. Contractor requirements: Contractor will assume all tasks related to statistical analyses of ecological data. Contractor shall provide the necessary staff and equipment to perform the task outlined in the statement of work. Submission instructions: Signed SF18 and any amendments if applicable. Firm fixed price quote with full breakdown. Email quotes and documents to: Anthony Berry at amberry@ios.doi.gov no later than 04/13/2026 at 5:00am Pacific time. Physical submissions and late submissions shall not be accepted. It is the vendors responsibility to provide adequate information regarding technical expertise and past performance to facilitate evaluation of their submissions. Technical Submission Requirements: Vendors shall submit sufficient information to allow for evaluation of their quote, including: Technical approach describing how the work will be performed Relevant experience performing similar work Key personnel qualifications At least one (1) prior project of comparable scope and complexity