Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) Services

The contract seeks qualified Marine Mammal Observers to provide real-time monitoring during construction activities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and the Incidental Harassment Authorization. Observers are responsible for detecting, documenting, and reporting all marine mammal sightings, implementing immediate work stoppages when animals enter protected zones, and submitting detailed reports to the Government to verify adherence to mitigation protocols. Their presence is critical to minimizing acoustic and physical disturbances to marine life and ensuring legal and ecological accountability throughout the project lifecycle. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541620, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is issued by the Department of Defense through the W071 Endist Portland office. Proposals must be submitted by May 15, 2026, and the work will be performed at an unspecified location under the oversight of federal environmental compliance standards. The successful offeror will be expected to deploy trained, certified personnel with proven experience in marine mammal monitoring and regulatory enforcement, ensuring all operations align with federal mandates and defense-related environmental commitments.