Endangered Mussel Relocation and Habitat Transfer

This contract entails the physical relocation of endangered mussels from the Federal Navigation Channel at Tennessee River Mile 155 to a safeguarded off-channel habitat situated behind Beech Creek Island. The work involves locating, extracting, transporting, and rehoming these mussels to ensure their protection and support habitat conservation efforts. The project is designated as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541620 and is managed by the Department of Defense through its W072 Endist Nashville office. The place of performance is identified as Clifton, though specific state or postal details are not provided. The contract was posted on June 2, 2026, and focuses on environmental conservation with an emphasis on preserving endangered species within a federal waterway managed by navigation interests. No specific set-aside type or organization details are included, but the scope highlights a critical ecological intervention requiring specialized handling and relocation to a protected site to maintain the mussels’ survival and ecological balance.