Black abalone monitoring

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants seeks scientific field support services for endangered black abalone monitoring at San Nicolas Island, California, with quotes due July 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. This is a Total Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed-price procurement under FAR Part 12.

Place of performance is San Nicolas Island, California, with contractor transportation originating from their location to the designated departure point; USGS funds lodging, meals, and transportation to and from the island, including one overnight mainland hotel stay on either end of trips. The contractor must obtain Government-approved access to San Nicolas Island and comply with all applicable safety and Navy access requirements.

The contractor must hold a bachelor's degree in a science field and possess ten years of experience studying intertidal and subtidal environments, including black abalone. Required expertise includes intertidal invertebrates and experience as a scientific diver. Services include up to five monitoring trips per year, each lasting four to five days, during the winter survey window (January through April). Deliverables comprise pre-trip planning, field survey support, data recording and management, equipment readiness support, and trip summary reporting in accordance with the Statement of Work, submitted electronically as an Equipment Readiness Log, Survey Data Package, and Trip Summary Report.

The period of performance runs July 13, 2026 to April 30, 2027. NAICS code is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services, with a size standard of $19 million. Insurance requirements include worker's compensation, general liability of $100,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence, and property damage coverage of $100,000. Quotes must include a signed SF-18, technical capability statement, personnel qualifications documentation, three references, and Unique Entity Identifier; quotes remain valid for 30 calendar days post-closing.