What types of technical expertise does FWS NRDAR prioritize for procurement?

FWS NRDAR seeks contractors with expertise in environmental toxicology, aquatic biology, resource economics, and restoration ecology to support complex damage assessment litigation and remediation projects.

How can small businesses position themselves for NRDAR contract awards?

Small businesses specializing in environmental consulting and ecological field services should focus on demonstrating a deep understanding of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) frameworks.

Are NRDAR projects typically awarded as prime contracts or subcontracts?

While NRDAR issues prime contracts for specific assessment studies, many opportunities exist as subcontracts under larger environmental remediation task orders held by prime environmental engineering firms.

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE · Contracting Office

FWS, NRDAR

35 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office35 solicitationsUnder US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of FWS, NRDAR.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) program procures specialized scientific and technical expertise to evaluate injuries to natural resources caused by oil spills and hazardous substance releases. Vendors compete for contracts involving ecological risk assessment, environmental chemistry, habitat restoration design, and economic valuation of lost public resources.

Hierarchy: US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE · DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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