# Fire Ecology Research

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140g0326q0057

- Solicitation number: 140G0326Q0057
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Awarded to Conservation Biology Institute, Inc.
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: US Geological Survey
- Contracting office: Office of Acquisiton Grants (140G03)
- NAICS: 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- Product or service code: R425 Engineering and Technical Services
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- County: Benton County (FIPS 41003). https://abierto.us/counties/benton-county-or-41003
- City: Corvallis. https://abierto.us/cities/corvallis-or-4115800
- First posted: March 5, 2026
- Last posted: April 3, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/75c003e225454bd0ae8d49dac4b3c5cc/view

## Description

Fire Ecology Research REQUEST FOR QUOTATION SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS A firm fixed price purchase order subject to the Service Contract act is planned. This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations/proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026.

**NAICS Code:** 541620 Environmental Consulting Services. Size standard: $19.0 Requirement: The USGS Western Ecological Research Center requires research and data synthesization in support of a fire ecological project. The contractor shall: use statistical analyses to diagnose how fire response strategies vary statewide in California and provide research in digital formats. Contractor requirements: Contractor will assume all tasks related to statistical analyses of ecological data.

Contractor shall provide the necessary staff and equipment to perform the task outlined in the statement of work. Submission instructions: Signed SF18 and any amendments if applicable. Firm fixed price quote with full breakdown. Email quotes and documents to:

Anthony Berry at amberry@ios.doi.gov no later than 04/13/2026 at 5:00am Pacific time. Physical submissions and late submissions shall not be accepted. It is the vendors responsibility to provide adequate information regarding technical expertise and past performance to facilitate evaluation of their submissions.

**Technical Submission Requirements:** Vendors shall submit sufficient information to allow for evaluation of their quote, including: Technical approach describing how the work will be performed Relevant experience performing similar work Key personnel qualifications At least one (1) prior project of comparable scope and complexity

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Conservation Biology Institute, Inc. (UEI RBGPGDF7DFG8)
- Contract: 140G0326P0127, purchase order
- Obligated: $40,000.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 4 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 140G0326Q0057 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 140G03 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_140G0326P0127_1434_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- March 5, 2026: Sources sought, due March 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice 7b082cb5d94948639d8684348c52945e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7b082cb5d94948639d8684348c52945e/view
- April 3, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice 75c003e225454bd0ae8d49dac4b3c5cc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/75c003e225454bd0ae8d49dac4b3c5cc/view

## Points of contact

- Berry, Anthony, aberry@usgs.gov, 0000000000

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