Wildlife Field Survey Execution

The contract involves conducting presence and absence surveys for loons across 27 designated territories in Minnesota during the breeding season. The work requires real-time data collection and reporting while strictly following wildlife protection protocols to ensure minimal disturbance to the species and their habitat. This task aims to monitor loon populations effectively to inform conservation efforts. Issued as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), the contract is managed by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition Grants in Denver. Responses to the solicitation are due within a week of posting, reflecting a relatively quick turnaround. The work falls under the NAICS code 541620, which pertains to environmental consulting services, emphasizing the specialized nature of the survey work focused on ecological data collection and compliance with environmental standards.