Administration of Conservation Programs

NAICS 924120 (Administration of Conservation Programs) encompasses a broad range of environmental and natural resource management services focused on preserving, monitoring, and supporting ecological systems. These services include endangered species research, habitat restoration, wildlife population tracking, land management, and environmental stewardship activities. The work typically involves scientific research, site assessments, data collection, and technical support for federal land management and conservation initiatives.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code frequently involve delivery orders and purchase orders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Department of Agriculture. Typical awards range from $15,000 to $2.7 million, with performance periods of six to 24 months. Frequently awarded entities include state university systems (University of Montana, South Dakota State University, University of Nebraska, North Dakota State University) and state conservation departments (Missouri Department of Conservation, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism). These contracts predominantly support environmental monitoring, endangered species studies, soil moisture tracking, snowpack analysis, and land management services. No set-aside designations were used in the majority of awards, and performance locations were primarily in western and midwestern states.

The federal contract opportunities posted focus on sole source justifications for continuing specialized environmental monitoring networks. Specifically, two opportunities were identified from the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Omaha, both seeking to extend existing contracts with North Dakota State University and University of Nebraska Lincoln. These opportunities aim to maintain and expand Upper Missouri River Basin (UMRB) Plains Snowpack and Soil Moisture Monitoring Networks. The work supports critical data collection for federal and state agencies, including the National Weather Service, National Drought Mitigation Center, and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, with a focus on providing consistent, high-quality environmental monitoring data to guide management decisions.