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Competitive Funding Round Service

Washington, DCDistrict of Columbia, USADue Saturday, October 31, 2026
Client
Washington, DC
RFP Number
EXTRA-69908
Posted
5/20/2026
Category
Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
Budget
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Description

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The government authority located in Washington, DC is seeking a vendor to provide a competitive funding round service. This program supports state and local government initiatives to identify and conserve land that implements local goals. The agency aims to increase outdoor recreation opportunities for the benefit of the public and the economy, secure agricultural and forest resources, protect drinking water supplies, and conserve wildlife habitat. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to perform all services offsite. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based solely in the United States. The agency has not disclosed a set budget and is currently looking for proposals to determine the cost of the services. No key dates or specific evaluation criteria are provided in the source materials.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from EXTRA 69908 2026 05 20 12 28 26 4hsiQ cWgJO MfwsA.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is issuing a competitive funding opportunity to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in land conservation projects in the Highlands Region. State governments, through Lead State Agencies designated by their Governors, are eligible to apply. Grants support land or interest-in-land acquisitions from willing sellers to protect natural resources and increase outdoor recreation opportunities.

Issued by
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Closing Date for Applications
10/31/2026 no later than 11:59 PM, ET
Anticipated award notices
January 2026
How to submit
Electronic via Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.gov
Submission details
Submitted electronically by an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR). Separate forms provided within workspace in Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.
Contract term
Highlands Conservation Act funds must be used within four years from the date of a signed award document.
Estimated value
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,850,000; Award Ceiling: $3,850,000; Award Floor: $25,000
Place of performance
Highlands Region within Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Funding
Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA), Assistance Listing Number 15.667, 2 CFR 200

How proposals are evaluated

Wildlife Resources (Map component 15 points, Narrative component 10 points)25 points
Water Resources (Map component 5 points, Narrative component 10 points)15 points
Forest or Agricultural Resources (Map component 10 points, Narrative component 5 points)15 points
Recreational Resources (Map component 5 points, Narrative component 15 points)20 points
Cultural Resources Narrative15 points
Other Benefits Narrative5 points
Executive Orders and Administration Priorities20 points

Scope of work

  • Fee simple land acquisition or conservation easement acquisition
  • Appraisal and appraisal review to UASFLA standards
  • Title insurance or title certificate
  • Baseline documentation report
  • Staff time related to acquisition activities
  • Subawards to counties, municipalities, or state conservation agencies

Minimum qualifications

  • Applicant must be the Lead State Agency designated by the Governor of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania
  • Land acquired must be held by a State Conservation Agency, County, or Municipality
  • Parcel must be in the Highlands Region or Highlands Expansion Opportunity Area with Municipal support
  • 1:1 non-Federal cost share required (at least 50% of total project cost)
  • Active registration in SAM.gov and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

Documents to include with the bid

  • SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
  • SF-424A Budget Information Non-Construction Programs (if non-construction)
  • SF-424C Budget Information Construction Programs (if construction)
  • SF-429 Cover Page and Attachment B Request to Acquire Real Property
  • Project Abstract Summary (OMB 4040-0019)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • Copy of most recently negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (if applicable)

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