Underwing Biological LLC

Underwing Biological LLC is a woman-owned small business registered to receive federal contract awards since February 14, 2020. The company specializes in providing ecological surveying and monitoring services to federal agencies, particularly focusing on avian studies and wildlife monitoring. As a for-profit organization structured as a partnership or limited liability partnership, Underwing Biological LLC has established itself as a reliable contractor for environmental and biological research projects.

The company has been awarded multiple federal contracts, primarily from the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 3 - Southwestern Region. These contracts have centered on conducting bird surveys and ecological monitoring in the Gila River area. Specifically, Underwing Biological LLC has been tasked with performing YBCU (Yellow-billed Cuckoo) and SWFL (Southwestern Willow Flycatcher) surveys along the Gila River. In May 2024, the company was awarded a firm fixed price contract of $11,500 for such surveys, with a completion date of November 29, 2024. Previously, in June 2023, they received a $7,400 contract for Gila River bird surveys in Silver City, New Mexico, scheduled from June through September 2023. Both of these contracts were set aside for total small business participation, aligning with Underwing Biological LLC's status as a woman-owned small business.

Underwing Biological LLC holds a significant Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the USDA Forest Service, awarded on May 1, 2023. This single-award BPA, valued at up to $50 million, is designated as the Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA and is set to run through March 6, 2033. Under this agreement, the company is positioned to provide a wide range of professional services, including natural resources restoration, engineering, project management, and other work to support the Forest Service's land management activities across all its locations. The BPA encompasses various NAICS and PSC codes related to project management, inspection, consulting, data management, restoration, road work, and plant material production needs on a national level. While the BPA itself was not designated for small business set-aside, it has facilitated the awarding of smaller task orders to Underwing Biological LLC, such as the Gila River bird surveys, which were set aside for small businesses.