Egg Monitoring and Collection in Irrigation Canals

The contract involves performing field operations to monitor, detect, and collect eggs of the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow in irrigation canals, requiring specialized equipment deployment and precise egg preservation techniques to ensure sample integrity. This work is critical for ecological monitoring and conservation efforts tied to an endangered species and will take place in the operational area managed by the Upper Colorado Regional Office of the Department of the Interior. As a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines and classified under NAICS code 541620 for scientific research and development services, the subcontract is restricted to small business entities. The opportunity was posted on May 12, 2026, and performance is expected to occur in the irrigation canal systems within the Upper Colorado region, though exact locations are not specified. The nature of the work demands field expertise in aquatic biology, environmental sampling, and strict adherence to ecological protocols under federal conservation mandates.