Truman Training Area - Acoustic Bat Survey

The Missouri Army National Guard's Department of Public Safety (DPS) - Army National Guard (ARNG) Environmental division is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct a comprehensive, installation-wide acoustic bat survey at the mainland portion of the Truman Training Area. The Request for Quote (RFQ23001761) requires the selected vendor to perform a detailed ecological survey during the summer survey season from May 15 to August 15, 2023. Contractors must adhere to specific technical guidelines, including the 2022 Range-wide IBAT and NLEB Summer Survey Guidelines and the Missouri SOCC Checklist. The procurement is open to all vendors and requires electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system, with responses due by February 3, 2023, at 10:00:00 AM CST. Prospective contractors must thoroughly review the solicitation documents, which include a project packet, bid sheet, and detailed survey requirements. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Mariah Conner, who can be reached at 573-638-9517 or mariah.s.conner.nfg@army.mil. Key deliverables will include a comprehensive acoustic bat survey that documents bat populations and activities within the Truman Training Area's mainland region.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, socioeconomic requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The RFQ does not disclose an estimated contract value or specific budget range for the project. Payment terms are established as Net 30 Days, and the contract will be awarded to the vendor who best meets the technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. The project is situated in Clark County and Jefferson City, Missouri, and involves the Missouri Army National Guard's environmental assessment efforts. Vendors are advised to carefully review all supporting documentation, including the 2022 Range-wide IBAT and NLEB Summer Survey Guidelines, to ensure full compliance with the project's technical requirements. While no specific evaluation criteria are explicitly stated, the selection will likely be based on the vendor's ability to meet the detailed survey specifications and guidelines provided in the solicitation package.