Boone Creek Barrens Insect Survey Services

The contract requires the performance of eight three-day field surveys at the Boone Creek Barrens site in Bedford, Indiana, between April 10 and October 15, 2027, with the objective of locating and documenting rare insect species in accordance with established government protocols. Each survey must be conducted during the specified window to ensure alignment with the seasonal activity patterns of the target species, and all methods must comply with federal standards for ecological monitoring and data collection. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and it falls under the NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services. The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and is managed by the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. The place of performance is firmly designated as the Boone Creek Barrens area with a postal code of 47421, indicating precise geographic scope for field operations. The contract does not specify a point of contact or additional administrative details but is accessible through the SAM.gov portal for further inquiries. Compliance with federal guidelines, accurate documentation of species observations, and adherence to the strict timeline for survey execution are critical to meeting contractual obligations.