SAM #140G0326Q0089

USGS Seeks Pack Animal and Wrangler Services for Wilderness Fieldwork in Oregon

The US Geological Survey (USGS), Oregon Water Science Center, is seeking small business vendors to provide pack animal and wrangler services for wilderness fieldwork in the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness Area, Mount Hood National Forest. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey (USGS), Oregon Water Science Center - Contracting office: Sacramento Acquisition Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; services are open to qualified small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Pack animal and wrangler services for three separate fieldwork trips (each ~5 days) - Transport of supplies, water, refuse, and geologic samples (800-1200 lbs per trip) to/from base camp - Use of pack animals (mules, horses) and qualified wranglers - No mechanized vehicles allowed; compliance with wilderness regulations required - Feed for animals must be weed-free hay - Services must include packing in on the first day and packing out on the last day of each trip - Wrangler(s) must attend each trip - Product line item: Lease/rental of equipment – live animals (part number 7540-01-152-8067), 3 trips - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to wilderness regulations (no mechanized vehicles) - Weed-free feed for animals - Technical proposal must include work plan and wrangler experience - Evaluation based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable and past performance - Set aside for small businesses under Service Contract Labor Standards Statute

Description

PACK ANIMALS AND WRANGLER/S FOR WILDERNESS FIELDWORK - MULTNOMAH, ORREQUEST FOR QUOTEINTRODUCTIONThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDESERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS STATUTE APPLICABLEDESCRIPTIONThe US Geological Survey (USGS), Oregon Water Science Center (ORWSC), requiresthe services of pack animals and wrangler/s as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). RELEVANT INFORMATIONThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 115210 Support Activities for Animal Production, and associated size standard $11.0 million applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code W088 Lease or Rental of Equipment - Live Animals. All services will be performed at the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness area. QUESTIONSQuestions to Liz Adam at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov by Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 5:00pm PT. SUBMISSION OF QUOTESQuotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:00am PT. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or consideredOfferors are to include a technical description of the services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Evaluation Factors (see provision). This may include a work plan, company information, and experience of the wrangler/s. EVALUATION FACTORS- Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)- Past performance consideredESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE July 27, 2026 - October 31, 2026Offerors shall return the following:- Signed SF-18- Firm, fixed price quote- Relevant technical information including work plan and experience.- System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identification Entity (UEI).Attached Pages:- Statement of Work- Provisions and Clauses

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