Shorebird Survey and Monitoring at Cat Island in support of the Mississippi Coastal Improvements Project, Barrier Island Restoration Project, Harrison County, Mississipppi

The Contractor will be required to survey and monitor piping plover, red knot, and other shorebirds utilizing the eastern shoreline of Cat Island. The areas to be surveyed are located approximately 12 miles offshore and are only accessible by boat. The Contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, supplies, subcontracts and all other things necessary to perform the work. It is anticipated that a Fixed-Price contract will be awarded. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The small business size standard for which is a concern, including its affiliates whose average annual gross revenue does not exceed $15 million for the past three years under NAICS 541620. The solicitation package will be available for download on or about August 11, 2015. The solicitation will only be issued as a direct download at the following website: https://www.fbo.gov. All bidders must be registered in FBO before they will be allowed to download solicitation information. The solicitation will not be provided in a printed paper format, however, the Government reserves the right to revert to paper medium when it is determined to be in the Government's best interest. Therefore, it is the offeror's responsibility to check the website for solicitation posting and any changes to this solicitation. Those registering are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. All inquiries regarding the published solicitation shall be directed, in writing, to helene.s.mitchell@usace.army.mil.