MD-migratory bird mgmt-aerial observ V2

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Notice of Intent announcing a sole source contract award to Eagle Environmental, Inc. for migratory bird management and aerial observation services. This small business set-aside contract falls under NAICS code 518210 for Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services, with an estimated total value of $20,321.82. The firm-fixed price contract is classified as a non-personnel services agreement that will provide expert assistance to FWS staff. The agency anticipates awarding this contract in August 2025 with a performance period spanning one base year plus four option years. The contract focuses specifically on supporting the eagle incidental take permit program through specialized technical services.

The primary objective of this contract is to provide assessment work that will inform FWS management decisions and deliver technical support for satellite transmitter operations on eagles. Contractor responsibilities include deploying, recovering, managing, and analyzing data from satellite transmitters used in eagle monitoring programs. While this is structured as a sole source award to Eagle Environmental, Inc., the FWS has provided an opportunity for other interested parties to demonstrate how competition would benefit the government. Any capability statements from potential competitors were due by 11:00am EST on Monday, August 26, 2025, and should have been submitted to Contracting Officer Ryna Russell. The contract represents part of the broader federal effort to manage and monitor migratory bird populations, particularly focusing on eagle species protection and permit compliance programs.