Occupancy and viability analysis of the pacific po

The U.S. Geological Survey's Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking a contractor to perform an occupancy and population viability analysis of the Pacific pocket mouse, a federally endangered species. The project requires expertise in statistical techniques for ecological research, occupancy modeling, and animal population studies to analyze 10 years of live-trapping and track tube survey data collected at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The contractor must execute a 3-stage approach using Bayesian statistical methods to develop an occupancy-based population viability analysis, construct a population model to predict population status under different scenarios, and create a user-friendly application for stakeholders to simulate population trajectories. The solicitation includes standard Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions regarding telecommunications equipment restrictions and requires contractors to conduct reasonable inquiries and make representations about covered telecommunications equipment or services. Quotes are due by July 23, 2025, at 1700 PD, with the contract period of performance running from approximately August 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business concerns under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific award values or budget ranges for the project. The research work involves analyzing a substantial dataset spanning 10 years of field data collection, with the contractor required to deliver scientific analysis and modeling results within the three-month performance period. The place of performance is not explicitly specified in the available documentation, though the data originates from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the work appears to be for the benefit of federal land management and species conservation efforts. The contract falls under PSC category R425 for Support-Professional: Engineering/Technical services, reflecting the specialized scientific nature of the required work.