Assessing Habitat Use and Management Effects On Populations Of Northern Bobwhite and Other Pine Savanna Bird Species Using Remote Sensing Technology

The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) CTR037062 is established to support wildlife research, conservation, and management services for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. This contract enables the procurement of specialized scientific and environmental research services, technical assessments, and wildlife management consulting. The IDV provides a flexible mechanism for the Department to access expert-level support for ecological studies, wildlife population monitoring, habitat assessment, and related scientific investigations across Virginia's diverse ecosystems.

The IDV is awarded to Virginia Tech with a performance period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and is specifically scoped for statewide application within Virginia. As a state-level contract, it allows the Department of Wildlife Resources to efficiently engage Virginia Tech's expertise through a pre-negotiated agreement, potentially reducing procurement timelines and administrative complexity. While specific contract value details are not provided, the IDV represents a strategic partnership between a state agency and a prominent research institution to advance wildlife conservation and management objectives.