Field Equipment and Sampling Supply Provision

The contract entails the supply and delivery of specialized field sampling equipment necessary for marine and aquatic research operations under the Fish and Wildlife, Region 7 - Marine, Monterey jurisdiction in California. The scope includes dip nets, specimen containers, chemical preservatives, GPS units, data loggers, and cold storage units designed for temporary holding of biological samples. These items are critical for accurate and compliant field data collection, ensuring the integrity of specimens during transport and storage in environmental monitoring activities. The equipment must meet operational standards for durability, precision, and compatibility with field conditions in coastal and marine environments. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 423490, indicating it is associated with miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers, and was posted on May 26, 2026. It is part of an ongoing effort to support scientific sampling initiatives, likely tied to regulatory compliance, ecological assessments, or species conservation programs managed by the agency. The place of performance is within California, though specific geographic details are not provided, suggesting flexibility across regional field sites. The contract is accessible via a publicly available link for further detail, with no set-aside designation indicated, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors without preference based on business size or ownership type.