Wildlife Field Survey Execution

The contract entails conducting presence and absence surveys for loons across 27 designated territories in Minnesota during the breeding season, with a focus on accurate, real-time data collection and immediate reporting. All field activities must strictly follow established wildlife protection protocols to ensure the safety and non-disturbance of loon populations and their habitats. The work requires skilled field personnel capable of navigating remote environments, identifying loon behavior and vocalizations, and documenting observations under challenging weather and terrain conditions. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541620, issued by the Department of the Interior through the Office of Acquisition and Grants in Denver. The solicitation was posted on May 11, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on May 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The contract emphasizes operational efficiency and compliance with federal wildlife standards, and successful bidders must demonstrate experience in avian field surveys and the capacity to deliver reliable data under stringent environmental and regulatory constraints.