Project Information

Bid Title

DRY FORK BLACKFOOT EDNA SAMPLING

Issuing Agency

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE

Location

N/A

Published Date

Jul 22, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 12, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

140L3626Q0043

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

140L3626Q0043

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE

Sub-tier

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Office

MONTANA STATE OFFICE

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jul 22, 2026 11:35 am MDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Aug 12, 2026 01:00 pm MDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 27, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: B516 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ANIMAL/FISHERIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services
• Place of Performance:

Description

DRY FORK BLACKFOOT EDNA SAMPLING

The 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 OVERVIEW

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract

NAICS CODE: 541620, Environmental Consulting Services

RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACTS: All correspondence shall be through the Contracting Officer listed below:

Bureau of Land Management
Attn: Jorge Alvarez
Phone: (854) 500-1840
Email: 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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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 5001 SOUTHGATE DR XXXX
• BILLINGS , MT 59101
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Alvarez, Jorge
• jalvarez@blm.gov
• Phone Number 8545001840
• Fax Number 4068965296

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jul 22, 2026 11:35 am MDTSolicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC BSpecial Studies and Analyses - Not R&D

• NAICS 541620Environmental Consulting Services

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