Statewide WISP Coordinator Invasive Specie

The Statewide WISP Coordinator for Invasive Species at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation serves as the primary procurement liaison for programs targeting the detection, containment, and eradication of invasive plant and animal species across state-managed lands. In this role, they oversee the acquisition of specialized ecological monitoring equipment, biological control agents, field survey services, and habitat restoration materials essential to maintaining the ecological integrity of New York’s forests, wetlands, and waterways. Their procurement activities directly support the agency’s mission of sustainable natural resource stewardship by ensuring timely access to scientifically validated tools and services that advance invasive species management. While no contractor data is currently available, the coordinator engages with a diverse network of environmental consultants, biological supply vendors, and field service providers specializing in invasive species diagnostics, remote sensing, and ecological remediation. These partnerships are typically established through competitive solicitations, with an emphasis on technical capability, regulatory compliance, and field experience in New York’s unique ecosystems. The coordinator prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in state-specific invasive species protocols and maintains a collaborative, performance-driven relationship model. The coordinator’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% preference for open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects a mission-driven focus on securing the most technically qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status, ensuring that ecological outcomes take precedence over socioeconomic targeting. The primary NAICS classification is 713930 (Marinas), which, while seemingly atypical, likely reflects the inclusion of aquatic invasive species control operations on state waterways, including boat inspection programs, aquatic herbicide application, and shoreline stabilization services. Their technical domain expertise spans invasive species biology, environmental monitoring systems, and ecological restoration methodologies, with a strong emphasis on field-deployable technologies and science-based intervention strategies.