Shorebird and Sea Turtle Monitoring

The contract requires the execution of seasonal surveys for Piping Plover and Rufa Red Knot during February, with ongoing monitoring for nesting shorebirds and sea turtle activity throughout the construction period. Any detection of these protected species must be reported immediately to ensure compliance with environmental protections and avoid disruption to sensitive habitats. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and falls under the NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense through its office W074 Endist Jacksnvlle, with responses due by May 13, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026. The specific location of performance has not been detailed, but the scope implies fieldwork in coastal areas where these species are known to breed or transit.