SC-FWS CAPE ROMAIN NWR - Mammalian Trapping

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring mammalian trapping services at Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in South Carolina to reduce raccoon and mink populations on the refuge's main nesting islands and increase sea turtle and seabird productivity. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services to perform trapping operations over 18 weeks annually, utilizing government-provided boats and all-terrain vehicles after completing required training, and must demonstrate extensive knowledge of island geography and animal behavior. The evaluation will be based on technical experience, capacity, expertise, technical approach, management plan, and past performance, with technical capabilities and past performance weighted as significantly more important than price. The solicitation was posted on September 16, 2025, with quotes due by October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and includes a mandatory site visit scheduled for October 8, 2025. The anticipated award date is October 25, 2025, and contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible.

This opportunity is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 114210 (Hunting and Trapping) with a $8.5 million size standard, and the previous contractor was Friends of Coastal South Carolina with a contract valued at $100,000. The contract structure includes a base year from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026, with four additional option years extending through October 31, 2030, creating a potential five-year performance period. The work will be performed on Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge's main nesting islands, specifically Cape, Lighthouse, and Bulls Island, which are critical habitat areas representing approximately 22% of the loggerhead sea turtle sub-population's annual nesting. The government will provide trapping supplies and potential accommodations on Bulls Island, while the contractor will be responsible for transportation to and from the islands. Contractors must submit quotes via email including completed forms, company information, technical capabilities, past performance references, and pricing details.