Clover Lick Barrens Insect Survey Services

The contract requires the performance of eight three-day field surveys at the Clover Lick site in Bedford, West Virginia, between April and October 2027, with all data collection and specimen handling conducted in strict adherence to established government methodology. Each survey must be completed within the specified time frames and must ensure accurate, repeatable results in accordance with federal protocols for entomological research. The work falls under NAICS code 541620, which classifies it as environmental consulting services, and is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to respond. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 10, 2026, and is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its CSA East 1 office. The place of performance is clearly designated as Bedford, with a ZIP code of 47421, indicating the specific geographic scope of the field work. While no point of contact is listed, all proposals must meet the standards outlined for sample preservation, data recording, and compliance with federal environmental and safety regulations. The contract is designed to support ongoing ecological monitoring and biodiversity assessment in the Clover Lick Barrens region.