Protected Species Monitoring & Manatee Protection

The contract requires the deployment of Protected Species Observers to actively monitor for manatees and marine turtles during operations in designated waterways, ensuring compliance with federal protections for these endangered species. Observers must immediately halt all activities if a protected animal enters a 50-foot radius of the work area and maintain constant vigilance to prevent harm or disturbance. All personnel involved must undergo comprehensive training in manatee protection protocols, including proper observation techniques, emergency response procedures, and regulatory requirements under applicable environmental laws. This subcontract is designated as a Small Business Set Aside under the SBA, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541620, indicating it is targeted toward environmental consulting and related services. Issued by the Department of Defense under the office W074 Endist Jacksnvlle, the solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, and responses are due by August 21, 2026. The place of performance is not specified but is implicitly tied to operations within manatee and marine turtle habitats under Department of Defense jurisdiction. Success under this contract depends on strict adherence to real-time monitoring, operational pauses, and demonstrated compliance through trained personnel to safeguard protected marine life.