X--FWS NE ESFO - Whooping Crane Agreement - Office Le

The contract is an office leasing agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), specifically the Nebraska Ecological Services Field Office (NE ESFO), and the Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust, Inc. The agreement pertains to the leasing of office space located at 6611 W Whooping Crane Dr, Wood River, Nebraska. This contract establishes a base period with four additional option years, indicating a potentially long-term partnership for office space use. Awarded on July 10, 2025, with a total value of $132,000, the contract falls under the NAICS code 531120 for lessors of nonresidential buildings. The recipient organization, Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust, Inc., is based in Wood River, Nebraska, and the office leasing will support FWS's operational needs. The primary point of contact for the contract is Dana Arnold of the FWS. This agreement underscores FWS's commitment to supporting the whooping crane conservation efforts by situating its services within proximity to ongoing wildlife management and research activities.