Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations

NAICS Category 813312 encompasses Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations, which are primarily non-profit entities focused on preserving, protecting, and researching natural ecosystems, wildlife populations, and environmental resources. These organizations engage in activities such as habitat restoration, species protection, environmental monitoring, conservation research, educational outreach, and wildlife management. Their work spans terrestrial, marine, and freshwater environments, often involving scientific survey, data collection, species tracking, and collaborative efforts with government agencies to support ecological preservation and sustainability.

The federal contract awards in this category frequently involve ecological services, wildlife monitoring, invasive species management, and conservation research. Typical contract values range from approximately $10,000 to $2,000,000, with performance periods spanning several months to multiple years. Frequently awarded entities include non-profit organizations such as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Oceanic Society, Oyster Recovery Partnership, and university research centers. Common funding agencies include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Interior, and U.S. Department of Agriculture. While many awards are unrestricted, some are set aside for small businesses, particularly those with minority, veteran, or women-owned certifications. Performance locations are predominantly in coastal, marine, forest, and wildlife refuge areas across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this category primarily focus on environmental monitoring, habitat restoration, and specialized conservation services. Specific solicitations include aerial and ground-based invasive plant surveys at national wildlife refuges, sea turtle conservation efforts, oyster reef monitoring in the Chesapeake Bay, ghost gear tracking for marine ecosystems, and wildlife management services such as Canada goose population control. Federal agencies like NOAA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Department of Transportation are seeking contractors to perform sophisticated ecological research, data collection, and conservation management tasks. Performance locations include national wildlife refuges in Nevada, Washington, and Arkansas, marine environments along the Gulf and East Coasts, and various federal research sites nationwide.