Geospatial Mapping and Habitat Analysis Support

The contract aims to deliver geospatial mapping and habitat analysis services to support the modeling of rare species distributions using field-collected data and spatial attachments. The work will involve translating biological and environmental field observations into actionable geographic information systems outputs, enabling precise habitat assessments and distribution predictions critical for conservation planning. This effort is tied directly to ecological research and resource management activities requiring advanced spatial analytics and accurate terrain and land use modeling. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541370, designated for total small business participation, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. The opportunity was posted on May 7, 2026, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Performance is required to take place in Duluth, Minnesota, with a zip code of 55808. The contracting entity is the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, specifically operating through CSA East 1, and the work is part of broader federal efforts to manage and protect rare species through science-driven spatial tools.