Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-14098
FWS Requests Data for Status Reviews of Seven Wildlife Species Under Endangered Species Act
Buyer
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Posted
July 14, 2026
Identifier
2026-14098
NAICS
924110
This notice from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) announces the initiation of status reviews for seven wildlife species under the Endangered Species Act. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the Interior - Purpose: - Initiating status reviews for the following species: - Cascade red fox (Vulpes vulpes cascadensis) - Diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) - Goose Lake lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus ssp.) - Goose Lake sucker (Catostomus occidentalis lacusanserinus) - Goose Lake tui chub (Siphateles thalassinus thalassinus) - Loopy five firefly (Photuris forresti) - Plains spotted skunk (Spilogale interrupta) - Key Details: - The Service has found that petitions to list these species present substantial information indicating that listing may be warranted - Status reviews will determine if listing as endangered or threatened is appropriate - The Service is requesting scientific and commercial data, as well as other relevant information, from the public - Notable Requirements: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory and data-gathering action - The focus is on gathering information to inform conservation decisions
Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces 90-day findings on 10 petitions to add species to the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants under the Endangered Species Act. The Service finds that petitions to list seven species may be warranted and is initiating status reviews for these species. The species under review include the Cascade red fox, diamondback terrapin, Goose Lake lamprey, Goose Lake sucker, Goose Lake tui chub, loopy five firefly, and plains spotted skunk. The Service requests scientific and commercial data to inform the status reviews and will issue 12-month findings based on these reviews.