HI-pacific ISL FWO-kwaj coral ID services

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks quotes for coral identification and marine natural resource support services in the Marshall Islands, with quotes due June 11, 2026 at 1700 hours. Amendment 0001, effective June 4, 2026, clarifies submission requirements; failure to acknowledge receipt of the amendment by June 11 may result in rejection of the offer.

Place of performance is Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands, with on-site work also required in Honolulu, Hawaii. The contractor must be a U.S. resident or territory resident and will receive no government travel funding. The NAICS code is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services. The PSC is F115, Environmental Systems Protection—Environmental Consulting and Legal Support.

The base period runs July 22, 2026 through September 30, 2027, followed by two optional 12-month extension periods. The procurement is firm fixed price based on anticipated hours and will be awarded on best value, including technical capability, past performance, and price.

Required qualifications include at least 200 scientific dives completed in Hawaii or U.S. territories through an American Academies of Underwater Sciences-accredited program; current diving physical certification; demonstrated marine flora and fauna expertise in the Marshall Islands with tropical Pacific coral specialization preferred; current diving first aid and CPR certifications; Nitrox certification; ability to lift 50 pounds; valid U.S. driver's license; proficiency with Microsoft Office and preferably ArcGIS; and experience maintaining diving and field equipment. Scope encompasses benthic habitat mapping, database entry and management, species identification, identification and georeferencing of invasive and Endangered Species Act-listed species, scientific document review, and SCUBA diving and snorkeling for data collection. Submit quotes to chelsea_devivo@ios.doi.gov.