Time-Lapse Camera Deployment and Maintenance

The contract requires the installation, maintenance, and retrieval of time-lapse cameras on remote islands to monitor avian activity including bird attendance, nesting behavior, and chick provisioning. The work involves managing power systems to ensure continuous operation in isolated environments and conducting regular data retrieval to capture critical ecological observations. All tasks must be performed under challenging field conditions with minimal logistical support, demanding technical expertise in remote equipment deployment and environmental resilience. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541380, issued by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition Grants. The solicitation was posted on May 8, 2026, with a response deadline of May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Performance will occur on remote island sites with no specified city or state location, indicating the work requires travel to undeveloped and potentially inaccessible areas. Bidders must be small businesses as defined by the SBA and prepared to handle all aspects of field operations including equipment durability, data security, and adherence to conservation protocols.