Opportunity
SAM #1284LM26Q0135
Dakota Skipper Butterfly Survey Services for USDA Forest Service in North Dakota
Buyer
USFS Intermountain Region CSA 2
Posted
September 09, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
1284LM26Q0135
NAICS
541620
The USDA Forest Service is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct Dakota Skipper butterfly surveys in the Little Missouri National Grassland, North Dakota. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Dakota Prairie Grasslands - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the requirement is for professional environmental consulting services - Products/Services Requested: - Presence/absence surveys for Dakota Skipper and related butterfly species - 12 days of field surveys per year during the Dakota Skipper flight window - GPS and GIS data collection and deliverables - Preparation and submission of draft and final work plans, progress reports, and final reports with GIS data - All work must follow US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) protocols - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Head surveyor must hold a USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) permit for Dakota Skipper - Contractor must demonstrate qualifications in botany or related fields and experience with Dakota Skipper surveys - Pricing must be firm-fixed-price and include all travel costs - Small business set-aside under NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) - Award based on technical merit, price fairness, and past performance
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1284LM26Q0135 is issued as a RFQ for Dakota Skipper Surveys within the Dakota Praire Grasslands, North Dakota.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541620. The small business size standard is 19.5M. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Please see the attached documents for a detailed description and submittal instructions. Email any questions to joanne.meiers@usda.gov no later than 9/16/2026, COB.