Semi-quantitative Mussel Survey of the New River, Virginia (Year 3)

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) CTR040668 is designed to support specialized ecological research and survey work, with a specific focus on aquatic ecosystem studies. The master contract enables procurement of scientific research services, particularly environmental surveys and biological assessments. In this instance, the IDV facilitates targeted ecological research initiatives, with a primary emphasis on conducting comprehensive wildlife and habitat surveys in specific river environments.

The master IDV is awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and will operate from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. The contract is structured as a state-level agreement within Virginia, covering scientific research services for the Department of Wildlife Resources. While specific total contract value details are not comprehensively provided, the initial line item demonstrates the contract's flexible, project-based approach to environmental research funding.

Under this IDV, a single contract award has been made to Virginia Tech for a $30,000 mussel survey project in the New River. The award, referenced as PO05041728, represents a fixed-price arrangement for a comprehensive mussel population assessment. The contract includes provisions for salaries, travel expenses, contractual costs, and materials necessary to conduct the ecological survey. This award exemplifies the IDV's purpose of supporting targeted, short-term scientific research initiatives within Virginia's wildlife and environmental management framework.