Professional Helicopter Wildlife Capture Services for Sul Ross State University

Sul Ross State University, through procurement support from Sam Houston State University, is seeking Professional Helicopter Wildlife Capture Services via Request for Proposal (RFP) #756-SRSU-2025-RFP-026-813000. The solicitation requires specialized vendors capable of conducting aerial wildlife capture operations, with a specific emphasis on capturing species such as desert bighorn, dall, stone sheep, mountain goats, and aoudad in mountainous habitats. Vendor pilots must possess extraordinary qualifications, including a minimum of 5,000 hours of wildlife capture flight time, with at least 500 hours specifically dedicated to capturing the aforementioned species in challenging terrain. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the BearKatBuy Sourcing Director system by February 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CT. Key procurement dates include the RFP issuance on January 15, 2025, the final day for submitting questions on January 27, 2025, and an anticipated service start date of February 7, 2025. The solicitation utilizes specific procurement item codes including 905-28, 945-00, 945-49, 945-45, and 958-97, and all documentation, addenda, and updates will be posted exclusively on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD).

The procurement documents do not explicitly specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned budget ranges or award values in the available documentation. Vendors must register within the BearKatBuy Sourcing Director system to view and respond to the solicitation, with Sam Houston State University serving as the procurement agent. The solicitation appears to be an open competitive procurement targeting vendors with highly specialized aerial wildlife capture capabilities. Both Sul Ross State University and Sam Houston State University are identified as Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institutions, suggesting a commitment to fair and open competition. While specific budget details are not disclosed, the technical requirements suggest this is a specialized, high-skill service procurement demanding significant professional expertise in wildlife capture operations.