Natural Resources/Conservation- Other Wildlife Management

PSC Category F019 encompasses natural resources and conservation services, specifically focusing on wildlife management and related activities. This category covers a broad range of ecological and environmental services, including wildlife surveys, habitat monitoring, population tracking, predator control, and ecosystem management. These services support federal land management agencies in protecting and maintaining wildlife populations, endangered species, and their habitats across various ecosystems.

Federal contract awards in this category predominantly involve wildlife surveys, predator management, and habitat restoration services. The awards range from small-scale, targeted projects like predator trapping at wildlife refuges (valued around $2,000-$10,000) to more comprehensive multi-year contracts for wildlife monitoring and ecosystem management (ranging from $100,000 to nearly $800,000). Frequently awarded entities include small environmental consulting firms, wildlife management companies, and state/local conservation organizations. Common funding agencies include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and Department of Agriculture. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, with contract locations primarily in western and southeastern United States regions.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this PSC category seek specialized wildlife management services across diverse ecosystems. These include aerial radio telemetry for tracking wildlife like Burmese pythons and Florida panthers, goat grazing for invasive vegetation control, predator trapping at national wildlife refuges, and helicopter services for wildlife capture and genetic research. The opportunities span various federal agencies, with performance locations including national parks, forests, and research facilities in states like Florida, Idaho, Texas, and Illinois. Most solicitations are set aside for small businesses and involve technical evaluations of contractor capabilities, with contract values typically ranging from $20,000 to $400,000 and performance periods of one to five years.