How to bid on aerial imaging for Bitter Lake NWR with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service needs topographic and bathymetric LiDAR and survey services for the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Roswell, New Mexico. This is a firm-fixed-price contract.

This opportunity is a total small-business set-aside. Firms interested in providing these specialized surveying and mapping services should consider responding.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 04, 2026. Responses are due by September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this deadline.

A site visit is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM Mountain Time. The meeting point is the Bitter Lake NWR Visitor Center, located at 4200 E Pine Lodge Rd, Roswell, NM 88201. Attending this visit is highly recommended.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for small businesses. The relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541370, which covers Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Firms specializing in LiDAR and other survey technologies are well-suited for this work.

Vendors should have experience with topographic and bathymetric surveying to meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

How to respond

This solicitation requires the submission of a Standard Form 330 (SF330), not a Request for Proposal (RFP). You must read the entire Request for SF330 and all attachments before preparing your response.

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your SF330 clearly highlights your firm's experience and qualifications in topographic and bathymetric LiDAR and survey services. Provide specific examples of past projects that demonstrate your capabilities relevant to this scope of work.

Since this is a firm-fixed-price contract, carefully review the Performance Work Statement to understand all requirements and accurately estimate your costs. Your pricing should reflect a thorough understanding of the project scope.

Confirm your company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Registration is required before any award can be made. Also, consider attending the highly recommended site visit to gain a better understanding of the refuge and the project's specific needs.