Special Studies/Analysis- Environmental Assessments

PSC Category B510-P (Special Studies/Analysis- Environmental Assessments) encompasses a broad range of environmental consulting and analytical services focused on comprehensive environmental impact evaluations, scientific studies, and technical assessments. These services typically involve detailed investigations of ecological systems, environmental conditions, potential environmental risks, and compliance with environmental regulations. The work often includes data collection, laboratory analysis, field surveys, environmental modeling, and the preparation of technical reports and documentation for federal agencies.

Recent federal contract awards in this category reveal a diverse range of environmental assessment projects with values typically ranging from $25,000 to $750,000 and performance periods spanning one to five years. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Department of Veterans Affairs are frequent funding agencies. Awards frequently go to small businesses, environmental consulting firms, universities, and research institutions, with many contracts set aside for small businesses, women-owned businesses, or veteran-owned businesses. Common places of performance include federal facilities, national parks, marine environments, and various regional landscapes across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this PSC category focus on specialized environmental services such as biological assessments, environmental site assessments, water and sediment sample analysis, habitat restoration planning, and climate resilience studies. Agencies like the U.S. Geological Survey, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and Department of Defense are seeking contractors to conduct comprehensive environmental investigations. Opportunities span diverse locations including California, Alaska, Oregon, and Hawaii, with project scopes ranging from examining coastal ecosystems and wind energy project impacts to conducting cultural resource surveys and developing environmental management plans for military training areas.