Scientific Diving Support Services

The contract calls for the provision of certified scientific divers to conduct subtidal transect surveys, habitat assessments, and underwater documentation specifically in support of black abalone monitoring operations. These services are critical for collecting accurate ecological data to inform conservation efforts and manage endangered abalone populations in their marine environments. The work requires highly trained personnel with specialized diving certifications and experience in scientific underwater data collection protocols to ensure reliable and reproducible results under challenging marine conditions. This is a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to bid, as defined by the FAR 19.5 guidelines. The NAICS code 541620 identifies the work as scientific and technical consulting services, aligning with the need for expert aquatic ecological support. The solicitation was posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by July 7, 2026, at noon. Although the agency is listed as the Office of Acquisition Grants within the Department of the Interior, specific location details such as the place of performance and point of contact are not provided, indicating that site-specific operations may span multiple coastal regions where black abalone are monitored.