Special Studies/Analysis- Endangered Species: Plant/Animal

PSC Category B509 encompasses special studies and analytical services focused specifically on endangered species, with an emphasis on plant and animal research and monitoring. These services involve comprehensive scientific assessments, population studies, habitat evaluations, and conservation-oriented research targeting threatened and endangered species across various ecosystems. The category supports critical environmental management efforts through detailed biological surveys, genetic analyses, and population monitoring techniques.

Federal Contract Awards under B509 frequently involve environmental consulting firms, research universities, and specialized ecological research organizations conducting targeted studies for agencies like the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior. Awards typically range from $5,000 to $870,000, with contract durations spanning one to five years. Common set-aside types include total small business and 8(a) designations, with performance locations primarily in western and southwestern United States regions including Arizona, Nevada, California, Utah, and Colorado. Frequently awarded entities include universities like University of Central Florida, research organizations like Westwater Engineering, and specialized environmental consulting firms such as Geomorph Information Systems and Earthology LLC.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities under B509 primarily focus on endangered species monitoring, including specific projects like razorback sucker population studies in Lake Mohave and Lake Mead, Rio Grande Silvery Minnow population monitoring, and various botanical and wildlife surveys. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are prominent agencies requesting these services, with performance locations concentrated in New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Michigan. Opportunities consistently require comprehensive scientific methodologies including fish population tracking, genetic sampling, habitat assessment, remote monitoring technologies, and detailed reporting of findings to support conservation and environmental management objectives.