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USGS Seeks Scent-Detection Dog Teams for Polar Bear Den Surveys in Arctic Alaska

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), supporting the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center (PRSC), is seeking qualified businesses to conduct polar bear maternal den detection surveys in Arctic Alaska using trained scent-detection dog teams. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior - Supporting Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center (PRSC) - Services Requested: - Conduct polar bear maternal den detection surveys at Oliktok Long Range Radar Station and possibly Foggy and Howe Islands - Provide and train scent-detection dog teams to identify polar bear dens - Perform field surveys in Arctic conditions following aerial surveys - Collect, document, and deliver environmental survey data - Produce a final technical report including methodology, raw data, and metadata - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Specialized use of trained scent-detection dogs for wildlife survey in harsh Arctic environments - Final report with comprehensive data and methodology required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the notice - NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services)

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Sources SoughtThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of conducting polar bear maternal den detection surveys using trained scent detection dog teams, as described in the attached Statement of Work. This sources sought notice is not a request for quote or proposal, and the Government is not committed to awarding a purchase order or contract as a result of this announcement. Information received will be used solely for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining an appropriate acquisition strategy. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing a response to this notice.NAICS Code: 541620 Environmental Consulting ServicesSize Standard: $19.0 Million (or current SBA size standard applicable at time of posting)All responsible sources may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the technical and performance requirements outlined in the Statement of Work, including but not limited to:providing trained scent detection dogs and qualified handlersconducting field surveys in Arctic conditionscollecting, documenting, and delivering environmental survey dataproducing a final technical report with methodology, raw data, and metadataPlease indicate in your response whether your business qualifies as a small or large business under the above NAICS size standard.Responses to this announcement must be submitted via email only to Anthony_berry@ios.doi.gov and must be received in full no later than June 19th, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time.

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