R--METES & BOUNDS SURVEY FOR CAFRL

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking quotations for a metes and bounds survey at the Silvio O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Laboratory (CAFRL) in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. This procurement, solicitation 140G0126Q0085, is now a full and open competition following the removal of the previous small business set-aside. The work involves professional surveying and mapping to establish land descriptions, area calculations, and utility locations using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Global Positioning System (GPS) fieldwork. The USGS expects to award the contract by April 15, 2026, with final deliverables—including a survey report and CAD linework—due by July 31, 2026. Technical and historical context is provided through engineering drawings, property reports, and a Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of the Interior and FirstLight MA Hydro LLC. Quotations are due by June 12, 2026, and must follow a specific four-tab submission format covering technical capability, past performance, and pricing. This procurement is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) under NAICS 541370 for surveying and mapping services. Evaluation will prioritize technical capability and past performance over price. Vendors must be registered in SAM and follow specific formatting, including a three-page limit for the technical section. Work is performed under a Performance-Based Statement of Work (SOW) requiring a licensed professional land surveyor with a bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience. Deliverables include draft reports, CAD linework, and KML files, with a final completion date of July 31, 2026. This is a full and open competition.