Deer census for northeast region parks

The National Park Service Midwest Region is seeking contractors to conduct a comprehensive white-tailed deer population census across eight national parks in the Northeast region for 2025. The project involves obtaining total deer counts at various historical sites in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, and Connecticut, including locations such as Flight 93 National Memorial and Morristown National Historical Park. The primary objectives of the census are to support native forest restoration efforts by assessing deer population impacts on forest regeneration. The contract falls under the Environmental Consulting Services NAICS category (541620) with a small business size standard of $19M. Interested contractors must submit their responses by 5:00 PM EST on December 20, 2024, via email to Jason_burdett@nps.gov, referencing contract number 140PS125Q0002.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for the contract, making it open to various business types. The potential project scope extends beyond 2025, with possibilities for additional census work from 2026-2029 across 0-8 parks, contingent on future funding availability. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the $19M small business size standard suggests significant potential contract value. The project requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment for conducting precise deer population counts. The census data collected will be critical for understanding and managing deer populations in these national parks, with potential implications for ecological management and forest restoration strategies.