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Wood Turtle Field Tracking and Population Assessment

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Response Deadline09/15/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources involves performing field surveys to monitor and track state-endangered wood turtle populations in modified landscapes near Waterloo, Iowa. The selected contractor will be responsible for locating turtles, collecting population size data, and monitoring movement using radio telemetry and GPS units to deliver comprehensive population assessment data. To qualify, the contractor must possess a valid scientific collectors permit and have at least 10 years of experience tracking wood turtles within the state of Iowa. The solicitation was posted on August 25, 2026, with a response deadline of September 15, 2026, falling under NAICS code 541715.

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Subcontract for monitoring endangered wood turtles in Iowa requiring ten years of experience.

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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This scope was carved out of 26CRDLWBKPOOL-0003.

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26CRDLWBKPOOL-0003 - Wood Turtle Monitoring

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PostedAug 25

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Response DeadlineSep 15

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Performs field surveys to monitor and track state-endangered wood turtle populations for prime contractors on Iowa Department of Natural Resources projects. Conducts field surveys to locate and track turtles, collects population size data, and monitors movement in modified landscapes near Waterloo, IA. Requires radio telemetry and GPS units. Must hold a valid scientific collectors permit and 10 years of experience tracking wood turtles in Iowa. Delivers population assessment data.

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