Department of the Interior · Bureau of Land Management · MONTANA STATE OFFICE
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
140L3626Q0043
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
541620
Product service code
B516
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-12
Response deadline
Aug 19, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
jalvarez@blm.gov
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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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Alvarez, Jorge
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Email
jalvarez@blm.gov
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