# BLM-CO - Grouse Response to Solar Farm Study

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140l1724r0004

- Solicitation number: 140L1724R0004
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: Bureau of Land Management
- Contracting office: Upper Colorado River District (140L42)
- NAICS: 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- Product or service code: B516 Animal and Fisheries Studies
- Place of performance: Craig, Colorado
- County: Moffat County (FIPS 08081). https://abierto.us/counties/moffat-county-co-08081
- City: Craig. https://abierto.us/cities/craig-co-0817760
- First posted: March 15, 2024
- Last posted: April 18, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e2d01692d3ba465890784293c7dd02b1/view

## Description

BLM-CO - Grouse and Big Game Response to Solar Farm Study - Cancelled. This procurement has been cancelled due to unanticipated issues with land access. BLM-CO was contemplating awarding a sole source award to WESTERN ECOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY,INC (H6KTLKKHRZU4) in response to an unsolicited proposal for a study to improve the understanding of the interaction of Sage Grouse and Big Game with a solar energy development project in Northwest Colorado.

Construction of this facility is scheduled to begin in April 2024 in conjunction with the LEK season, therefore timing is critical. The study will involve tracking wildlife with GPS tags, cameras and pellet surveys over a two-year period and recommendations for minimizing impacts.

**Period of Performance:**

**April 2024 - December 2025 Sole Source Authority:** Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Proposed Contractor's Unique Qualification and Nature of the Action: WESTERN ECOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY,INC submitted an unsolicited proposal that received a favorable comprehensive evaluation in accordance with FAR 15.606-2.

The proposal demonstrates similar studies in Wyoming and an established partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife which will be integral to the success of this effort. Therefore, this research project may be considered available from only one source in accordance with 6.302(a)(2)(i). Determination of fair and reasonable cost: The contracting officer has determined that the anticipated price will be fair and reasonable and intends to conduct the cost and price analysis as appropriate.

Sources expressing interest in writing: Vendors objecting to this sole source procurement must notify the POCs below in writing of their capability to perform this study no later than the response due date. Please include Contact Info, SAM UEI, capability narrative and experience with similar wildlife studies.

**Primary POC:** Contracting Officer Robert Hall - rhall@blm.gov

## Publications

- March 15, 2024: Special notice, due March 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 6c0c72ee9d4547ed8e0ec72c5c992e14. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6c0c72ee9d4547ed8e0ec72c5c992e14/view
- April 18, 2024: Special notice, due March 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice e2d01692d3ba465890784293c7dd02b1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e2d01692d3ba465890784293c7dd02b1/view

## Points of contact

- Hall, Robert, rhall@blm.gov, 7623290002

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