NRCS Ecological Services 2013-2016

The NRCS Ecological Services 2013-2016 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle is focused on providing ecological restoration and conservation land services for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The contract enables multiple prime contractors to execute task orders for environmental restoration projects, specifically targeting land conservation, wetland restoration, and ecological service implementations. These services appear to be geographically concentrated in Pennsylvania and involve detailed environmental assessment, restoration planning, and land management activities.

The task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate consistent small business set-aside designations, with most delivery orders ranging from $8,100 to $40,200 in value and typical performance periods of approximately 3-4 months. Key task orders include wetland restoration services (WRP) on properties such as the Greco, Cross, Rynd, and Dunn properties, as well as ecological services for specific land conservation projects. While multiple contractors are involved, Applied Ecological Services appears to be a frequent performer. The contract vehicle supports firm fixed-price task orders with specific deliverables, such as draft designs and final restoration plans, typically submitted to the USDA-NRCS Pennsylvania State Office located in Harrisburg. The contract's ceiling value is $600,000, with the last order date set for June 2, 2016, indicating a strategic short-term ecological service procurement mechanism.