Harding Flats Barrens Insect Survey Services

The contract entails conducting eight three-day survey trips at the Harding Flats site near Bedford, Indiana, focused on collecting and documenting insect populations within the barrens ecosystem. Each trip requires comprehensive data recording, proper specimen preservation techniques, and timely reporting to the Hoosier National Forest office to support ecological monitoring and conservation efforts. All work must adhere to standardized protocols ensuring data accuracy and specimen integrity throughout the field season. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541620 for scientific survey and inspection services, awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. The opportunity is restricted to certified small businesses and has a response deadline of August 10, 2026. Performance is specifically tied to the designated location in Bedford, with all activities centered on fulfilling the survey objectives within the Harding Flats area, contributing to long-term environmental assessments for the region.