Swinomish Eelgrass Survey Service

2026-11-03

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ( RFI ) FY26 Swinomish Eelgrass Survey . Procurement Type : Services . Solicitation Number : TBD . NAICS Code : 541620 Environmental Consulting Services . PCS : B510 Special Studies / Analysis Assessments . Location : La Conner , WA - Skagit County , WA . This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ( RFI ) ANNOUNCEMENT and is for informational and market research purposes only . THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS , QUOTATIONS , OR NIDS , NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5 . 2 . The proposed action will be a service project with a firm - fixed price contract . The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon information received in response to this Request for Information . No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this RFI or any follow - up information . Responses to this RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions . NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE . This is not a request to be placed on a solicitation mailing list and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government . The results of this survey will be in effect for a period of one year from the date of this notice . The purpose of this RFI is to gain knowledge of potentially qualified Small Business , 8 ( a ), Woman Owned Small Business , Service - Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business , and HUBZone contractor sources ; as well as their size classifications relative to the NAICS code 541620 , FSC Code 8510 . Depending upon the responses associated with the business categories listed above , the solicitation will either be set aside in one of these categories or be issued as unrestricted and open to both small businesses . PROJECT DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS : 1 . See attached PWS for the completed project details . 2 . Evaluation Criteria : The Government will evaluate the extent to which the Contractor ' s previous experience with projects of similar scope , magnitude , and complexity demonstrates its capability to successfully perform the requirements of this project . The contractor must possess the following experience : a ) Eelgrass Surveys in Coastal / Marine Environments : Demonstrated experience performing eelgrass distribution and abundance surveys on the West Coast of the United States that utilize video , biosonics ( such as specialized sonar systems and / or echosounders ), hydroacoustic , and / or visual survey methods to detect , identify , monitor and map the extent and density of submerged aquatic vegetation ( SAV ). b ) Development of Sampling and Analysis Plans : Demonstrated experience designing Sampling and Analysis Plans in accordance with USAGE eelgrass survey guidelines and other relevant protocols , and that include detailed descriptions of sampling methods , survey logistics , and image analysis procedures . c ) Data Collection , Processing and Mapping : Demonstrated experience delivering quality assured datasets that quantify key survey metrics including but not limited to : presence / absence of eelgrass ( Zostera spp . and non - native seagrasses ( e . g ., Z . japonica ), shoot density , and canopy extent as well as estimates of % cover for other types of SAV ( e . g . kelp , sargassum , algae , seagrass ). Proven ability to process eelgrass survey data and produce accurate , attributed GIS maps and data products . d ) Report Generation and Scientific Communication : Capability to compile field data into clear and scientifically sound reports that include written summaries , data interpretation , tables , and figures . Interested firms should submit a capabilities package , including the following : 1 . Firm ' s name , address , point of contact , phone number , and email address . 2 . Cage Code . 3 . Firm ' s interest in bidding on the solicitation if issued . 4 . Business classification : Small Business ( SB ), Small Disadvantaged Business ( SOB ), Woman Owned Small Business ( WOSB ), Veteran Owned Small Business ( VOSS ), Service - Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ( SDVOSB ), Historically Underutilized Business Zone ( HUBZone ), 8 ( a ) Program 5 . Firm ' s joint venture information ( if applicable ) All interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing , complete information describing their interest and ability to meet all requirements stated above . Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this announcement . Submit responses to : Della Overton , Contract Specialist , via email at della . s . overton @ usace . army . mil . Responses should be sent as soon as possible , but no later than 11 : 00 Pacific Time , 07 April 2026 .

Washington

2026-05-14