Spring Bighorn Sheep and Elk Aerial Surveys (R44 Helicopter)

The contract involves conducting spring-season aerial surveys for bighorn sheep and elk using an R44 helicopter during the option period covering fiscal years 2027–2028. The work is to be performed under a subcontract arrangement, with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as the contracting agency, and the primary place of performance centered in Salem, Oregon, with the zip code 97302. The solicitation was posted on May 6, 2026, and responses are due by June 3, 2026. The NAICS code 541620 identifies the scope as scientific and technical consulting services, indicating the need for specialized ecological monitoring expertise. The surveys aim to support wildlife population tracking and management efforts, requiring precise aerial data collection under seasonal conditions to ensure accurate counts and habitat assessments. No specific set-aside provisions are indicated, and the contract does not outline further eligibility restrictions or reporting requirements beyond the operational scope and timing.