Tortoise chemehuevi valley survey

This solicitation requests quotations for demographic and habitat survey services of the Chemehuevi Valley and Wash Tortoise study plot located in San Bernardino County, California. The U.S. Geological Survey seeks to contract expertise in locating, capturing, and collecting health and demographic data on desert tortoises according to standardized protocols over 114 person days between March and May 2024. Quotes will be evaluated based on capability, experience, past performance, and price. Interested parties must submit firm fixed-price quotes by November 13, 2023.

This total small business set-aside opportunity involves surveys of a 1.8 square mile area to assess tortoise distribution and health. The NAICS code for this procurement is 54171 for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, with a primary PSC code of Q402 for wildlife and fisheries services. Quotes are requested from parties with applicable federal and state permits and must comply with provisions for prohibited telecommunications equipment and lobbying activities.