Winter Goat Aerial Surveys (R66 Helicopter)

The contract is for conducting winter goat population surveys using an R66 helicopter in support of wildlife management efforts by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The work involves aerial surveys to estimate and monitor goat populations during the winter season, a critical time for tracking herd dynamics and informing conservation decisions. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541620, indicating it pertains to administrative management and commercial sampling services, and is structured as a subcontract, suggesting the primary work will be carried out by a third-party vendor under the agency’s oversight. Performance is required to be conducted in or around Salem, Oregon, with a response deadline of June 3, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on May 6, 2026. The use of an R66 helicopter indicates precision and efficiency are key to the survey methodology, likely due to the aircraft’s maneuverability and cost-effectiveness for low-altitude, targeted surveys in rugged terrain. The contract does not specify a set-aside type, and no point of contact is listed, meaning proposers must navigate the process through the provided OregonBuys.gov link. All work must align with state wildlife objectives and comply with operational and safety standards for aerial wildlife surveys.