Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Hawaiʻi-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Scope Summary

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Hawaiʻi-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) — Agency: DOI-USGS1. Opportunity #G27AS00073. Status: posted.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "DOI-USGS1" (US Federal).
  Suggested Evidence: SAM.gov UEI & Grants.gov Authorized Organization Rep (AOR)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes today (end of day ET).
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Delivery Methodology & References Mandatory
  Provide a clear work plan, deliverable schedule, named key personnel, and 2–3 relevant client references.
  Suggested Evidence: Methodology Narrative, CVs & Case Studies
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions