Walrus and Polar bear Research and Management

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks proposals to provide research and management support services for Pacific walrus and polar bear conservation efforts from 2023 through 2027. Offerors must demonstrate expertise in Arctic research, marine mammal experience, scientific publications, and language skills. Proposals are due by September 20th, 2022 and will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. The successful offeror will aid all aspects of research planning, implementation, reporting, and serve as co-principal investigator for a walrus genetic mark-recapture study involving annual research cruises.

There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. Offerors should price research and management positions, charter vessel services for 28-day cruises from May through June in the Bering and Chukchi Seas, equipment, supplies, and advanced planning for multiple years. Potential award value ranges from $5-10M over the five-year period. Place of performance will be in Alaska and throughout the Arctic regions.