AL-deep horizon nrdar-aeriel images repo

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking to procure specialized aerial image analysis services for the North Breton Island Restoration Project through a sole source contract with Colibri Ecological Consulting, LLC. The contract involves manual marking and analysis of high-resolution images capturing bird and bird nest sites on North Breton Island. Specific deliverables include counts of nests, breeding adult birds, juveniles, fledglings, and hatchlings, along with a Microsoft Access database and a final methodology report. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract directly to Colibri based on their unique "dotting" methodology that maintains consistency with other Louisiana aerial monitoring efforts. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements may submit a statement of capabilities in writing before February 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with all responses to be sent to Lamont_Sawyers@fws.gov.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business classification, though Colibri is classified as a small business under NAICS code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services). The total contract value is $115,500, with a performance period from March 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025. The work will focus on processing aerial imagery captured during May-July 2024 of bird nesting activities on the 426-acre barrier island. Market research conducted in August 2024 confirmed Colibri as the sole provider capable of meeting the project's specific technical requirements. The contract will be executed under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6(b)(1), which allows for procurement of items peculiar to one manufacturer or provider. The place of performance is not explicitly stated but is implied to be related to the North Breton Island project area in Louisiana.