Biological technical support and public safety CON

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for a Biological Technical Support and Public Safety Contractor position at the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge in Boqueron, Puerto Rico. The contractor will provide biological monitoring, field surveys, data management, technical leadership on restoration projects, safety oversight at the Visitor Center, and environmental education support across the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related biological field, specialized experience in biological surveys and GPS data collection, or demonstrated technical proficiency in field techniques and GIS tools. Contractors must possess a valid Puerto Rico driver's license with USFWS motor vehicle certifications, provide proof of current background checks and security clearance, and be willing to travel via vehicle or boat throughout the refuge complex. The quotation deadline is April 23, 2026, with quotations to be submitted as a single consolidated PDF file including hourly rates, monthly rates, annual rates, and a five-year grand total.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a firm fixed-price contract structure. The contract includes a one-year base period beginning May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through April 30, 2031, contingent upon fund availability. The position requires 32-40 hours per week with an anticipated start date of May 2026. The work location is primarily at Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge in Boqueron, Puerto Rico, supporting all nine refuges within the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Prevailing wage rates apply under the Service Contract Act, with rates ranging from $7.25 to $46.07 per hour depending on occupational classification, plus mandatory fringe benefits including Health & Welfare compensation of $5.55 per hour and paid leave provisions. The contracting officer is Chantal Bashizi, available at 703-358-1854 or chantal_bashizi@ios.doi.gov.