A part-time cercla biologist for USFWS vieques NWR

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a part-time CERCLA Biologist for Vieques National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico, with quotations due August 10 at 5:00 PM EDT. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Vieques, Puerto Rico. The position runs 32 hours per week over four 8-hour days, with a base period from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods exercisable through August 31, 2031, contingent on funding availability. Delivery is FOB Destination to Vieques.

The candidate must hold a four-year degree or higher in Biology, Natural Sciences, Ecology, or a related field; possess wildlife identification and surveying skills using GPS, maps, and field equipment; and hold at least 40 hours of Hazwoper training due to the hazardous working environment within former U.S. Navy munitions ranges containing unexploded ordnance. A valid state driver's license and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (oral, reading, and written) are required. Residency in Vieques is preferred. The biologist will conduct ecological investigations, review environmental reports, plan field studies, prepare reports, develop resource protection recommendations, and communicate with stakeholders across mangroves, dry forests, and beaches while monitoring migratory birds and threatened or endangered sea turtles.

The firm fixed price structure applies prevailing wage rates under Wage Determination No. 2015-5713 for Puerto Rico, with fringe benefits of $5.55 per hour and hazardous pay differentials applicable. USFWS provides vehicles, equipment, and personal protective equipment; the contractor supplies uniforms at their own cost. No travel, lodging, or per diem is included. Quotations must not exceed 15 pages as a single consolidated PDF, include company UEI and narrative description of capabilities and relevant experience, and provide hourly, monthly, yearly rates and a five-year grand total. NAICS 541690, PSC R499.