Bid guide
How to bid on Natural Resource Technical Services for NAVFAC Pacific
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Navy, specifically Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific, is seeking natural resource technical services. This includes a wide range of work such as avian surveys, botanical surveys, wetland delineation, invasive species management, and fire management planning. The contract has a maximum value of $70 million over 90 months.
This is a multiple-award contract with a partial small business set-aside. This means some task orders will be specifically reserved for small businesses, offering a significant opportunity for eligible firms. The work will primarily be in Hawaii, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands, but may extend worldwide.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Request for Information (RFI), and the deadline for responses is August 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. An RFI is typically used by the government to gather information and refine its requirements before issuing a formal solicitation.
The official solicitation is expected to be issued around July 17, 2026, on sam.gov. Responding to the RFI can help you understand the Navy's needs and prepare for the upcoming formal bid.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for environmental consulting firms specializing in natural resource management. The primary NAICS code is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services, with a small business size standard of $19 million. Firms with experience in surveys, restoration, and invasive species management in tropical or island environments will be well-suited.
Given the partial small business set-aside, small businesses meeting the size standard for NAICS 541620 are particularly encouraged to consider this opportunity. The estimated workload for the Small Business Set Aside Division is approximately $67 million.
How to access and respond to this RFI
To view the original RFI on the portal, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it 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.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's experience with the specific natural resource technical services listed, such as avian surveys, botanical surveys, and invasive species management. Provide concrete examples of past projects that align with the scope of work.
Highlight your firm's capabilities in the primary work locations of Hawaii, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. For a best value, trade-off procurement, ensure your proposal addresses all non-price evaluation factors: Experience, Sample Project, Safety, Small Business Utilization and Participation, and Past Performance. These factors are crucial for the government's evaluation.
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 Dept of the Navy; the original posting controls.