Bid guide
How to bid on Dry Fork Blackfoot eDNA Sampling for the Bureau of Land Management
What the BLM is buying and why it matters
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a contractor to collect 79 eDNA samples across more than 25 stream miles in the Dry Fork basin, located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. This work involves hiking, potentially bushwhacking, and using packstock to reach various streams including Dry Fork, Cabin Creek, Dwight Creek, Canyon Creek, and Conger Creek.
The contractor will also need to provide a short report detailing trail conditions, intermittent stream reaches, dry sampling locations, and any fish barriers encountered. This project is important for environmental consulting firms specializing in field data collection and environmental assessments.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 22, 2026. If you have questions about the project, they are due by August 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this time may not receive an answer.
Your final quote response must be submitted by August 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time. All quotes and questions must be sent via email to Jorge Alvarez.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside for small business concerns. It is ideal for environmental consulting firms with expertise in field sampling, particularly eDNA collection, and experience working in remote, rugged terrain. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services.
Firms should be prepared for significant hiking, potential bushwhacking, and the logistics of using packstock to transport equipment to a base camp in the Dry Fork basin.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full details of this opportunity, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Sometimes the first click may take you to the portal's homepage, so you might need to click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all associated documents, though this is not always required for every bid. Once you have reviewed the solicitation, prepare your questions and quote according to the instructions provided, and submit them via email to the Contracting Officer by the stated deadlines.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your quote, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with eDNA sampling and working in challenging outdoor environments. Highlight any specific experience with similar terrain or projects involving extensive hiking and packstock use.
Ensure your quote addresses all requirements, including the brief summary report on trail and stream conditions. Pay close attention to the specified low-water conditions for sampling (July 15th to November 1st) and confirm your ability to meet this timeframe for greater accuracy in eDNA results. Double-check that all submissions are sent to the correct email address by the exact deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Bureau of Land Management; the original posting controls.