Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Spawning Monitoring in River Channel

The contract involves field monitoring of Rio Grande Silvery Minnow spawning activity within the main river channel, requiring comprehensive site surveys and the collection of environmental data to assess reproductive behavior and habitat conditions. This work is critical for conservation efforts and will be conducted by a small business under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, ensuring that the task is awarded exclusively to businesses classified as small by the Small Business Administration. The North American Industry Classification System code 541620 indicates that the work falls under environmental consulting services, aligning with ecological research and data-driven resource management practices. The contracting authority is the Upper Colorado Regional Office within the Department of the Interior, and the place of performance is located along the Rio Grande, though specific geographic details are not provided. The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, and the contract type is a subcontract, meaning the primary contractor will likely oversee the work but delegate the field monitoring component to this small business. All activities must adhere to federal environmental protocols and support the broader goal of protecting and recovering this endangered fish species through accurate, on-the-ground scientific observation.