Seabird Population Field Monitoring

The contract requires on-site field monitoring of seabird populations, specifically Common Murres and Black-legged Kittiwakes, to evaluate population trends, movement patterns, and demographic rates using visual surveys and behavioral observations. Work must be conducted in the field with precision and consistency to ensure reliable data collection over time, supporting long-term ecological assessment and conservation planning. The effort demands expertise in avian biology, field survey techniques, and data documentation under potentially challenging environmental conditions. This is a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with a NAICS code of 541620 for scientific research and development services. The opportunity was posted on May 8, 2026, with a response deadline of May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM. It is managed by the Office of Acquisition Grants within the Department of the Interior, though specific location details for performance are not provided. Bidders must be small businesses eligible under the SBA set-aside criteria and capable of executing field-based ecological monitoring in remote coastal or island habitats.