Bid guide
How to bid on Dakota Skipper habitat surveys for the Forest Service
What the Forest Service is buying
The Forest Service is requesting quotes for Dakota Skipper habitat surveys and mapping in the McKenzie Ranger District of McKenzie County, North Dakota, on the Little Missouri National Grassland.
This is a Request for Quote under solicitation 1284LM27Q0002. The announcement is the solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Key dates and the quote deadline
The opportunity was published October 22, 2026. Submit questions to [email protected] by October 28, 2026, close of business.
Quotes are due November 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. The solicitation says to include the signed SF-30 amendment C05a with your quote to acknowledge Amendment 0001, which replaces attachment C04b with C05b.
Who this opportunity suits
This is a total small-business set-aside, and all responsible sources may submit a quotation. The applicable NAICS code is 541620, with a stated small-business size standard of $19 million.
It may suit a small business that provides professional services in the applicable category and can address habitat surveys and mapping. Review the attachments for the project details and submission instructions.
How to access the opportunity and respond
Use “View original source” on the opportunity page to open the bid. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click again. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids do not require one.
Review the attachments, including replacement attachment C05b and SF-30 C05a. Follow the provided submission instructions and include the signed SF-30 with your quote. Direct questions and all other procurement communications exclusively to [email protected]; do not contact other Forest Service personnel before award.
Prepare a clear, complete quote
Read the project attachments closely and organize your quote to address the stated survey and mapping work and each submission instruction. Check that the quote is complete, consistent, and easy to review.
Allow time to verify the correct amendment materials and include the signed SF-30. Send any questions before the October 28 deadline and use only the designated email for procurement communications.
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 Forest Service; the original posting controls.