Wildlife Handling and Biological Support Crew

The Wildlife Handling and Biological Support Crew contract seeks qualified subcontractors to provide trained biological technicians for ground operations during wildlife capture missions in remote environments. Technicians will be responsible for animal restraint, tagging, sample collection, and real-time field data entry under challenging conditions, requiring both physical stamina and technical expertise in wildlife biology and field protocols. The work will be performed across unstructured outdoor locations with minimal infrastructure, demanding adaptability, safety awareness, and precision in documentation to support conservation and research objectives. This subcontract is posted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department under NAICS code 541620 for scientific and technical consulting services, with responses due by August 6, 2026. The opportunity is open to eligible subcontractors without specific set-aside restrictions, and all work must align with state wildlife management standards. Interested parties must respond through the designated Texas SmartBuy portal, where further details and requirements can be accessed via the official link provided.