SAM #140L3626Q0043

Environmental DNA (eDNA) Sampling Services for Dry Fork Basin, Montana

This opportunity seeks environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling services for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Montana, focusing on the Dry Fork basin: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office and Missoula Field Office - Products and Equipment: - BLM will provide 100 eDNA sampling kits for contractor use - Optional government-furnished equipment includes a Geotech pump, battery, and lithium generator for backcountry sampling - Services Requested: - Collection of approximately 79–80 eDNA samples from streams in the Dry Fork basin, covering over 25 stream miles - Sampling targets bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout distribution - Fieldwork requires hiking, bushwhacking, and possible use of packstock to access remote sites - Contractor must submit a summary report detailing trail conditions, intermittent stream reaches, dry sampling locations, fish barriers, and other relevant observations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sampling must occur during low-water conditions (typically July 15 to November 1) - BLM will process the eDNA samples separately; contractor is responsible only for collection and reporting - The contract is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a $19M size standard - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

DRY FORK BLACKFOOT EDNA SAMPLINGThe Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office, is soliciting quotes for the retrieval of 79 eDNA samples from the Dry Fork basin. Dry Fork is accessed via 6-mile hike from the Hobnail Tom Trailhead. Targeted streams include mainstem Dry Fork, Cabin Cr, Dwight Cr, Canyon Cr, Conger Cr, and several unnamed drainages covering more than 25 stream miles. Most streams are accessible by trail but some bushwhacking will be required. Packstock will likely be required to get equipment to a base camp. The contractor is also required to provide a brief summary report detailing trail conditions encountered, intermittent stream reaches, dry sampling locations, fish barriers, and any other pertinent information. The BLM will have the samples processed as a separate action from this contract. eDNA sampling should be completed during relatively low-water conditions (i.e. July 15th to November 1st). This will ensure greater accuracy in eDNA results. The project¿s location is within Lewis and Clark County, Montana. PROCUREMENT OVERVIEWTYPE OF CONTRACT: Service, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award ContractNAICS CODE: 541620, Environmental Consulting ServicesRESTRICTIONS ON CONTACTS: All correspondence shall be through the Contracting Officer listed below:Bureau of Land ManagementAttn: Jorge AlvarezPhone: (854) 500-1840Email: jalvarez@ios.doi.gov QUESTIONS DUE: 7 August 2026 at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time will be accepted but may not be answered. All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Jorge Alvarez. QUOTE RESPONSE DATE: 12 August 2026 at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time. All quotes must be submitted via email to Jorge Alvarez.METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: This procurement is set-aside for Small Business Concerns and is a service acquisition, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12 and Part 37.

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