Sea Turtle Protection Trawling and Relocation Services

The contract seeks a subcontractor to perform trawling operations aimed at detecting, capturing, and relocating sea turtles in advance of and during dredging activities to ensure compliance with environmental protection regulations. The work is tied to marine operations in the Houston area and requires specialized expertise in marine wildlife handling, with a focus on minimizing harm to endangered sea turtle populations during industrial dredging efforts. The contractor must follow strict protocols to identify turtle presence, safely capture and transport individuals, and release them into suitable habitats away from active dredging zones. This subcontract, classified under NAICS code 541620, is issued by the Department of Defense through its W076 Endist Galveston office and is intended to support federal environmental compliance mandates. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 22, 2026. While no set-aside designation is specified, the work demands environmental monitoring capabilities, vessel coordination, and adherence to wildlife protection standards during time-sensitive dredging windows. The contractor is expected to provide qualified personnel, appropriate equipment, and documented procedures to ensure all operations meet regulatory requirements and minimize ecological disruption.