Award
Purchase Order #140FS126P0286
Bird Monitoring Surveys Contract for San Diego NWR Complex
Buyer
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Award Amount
$35,420.00
Ceiling
$186,760.00
Awarded
September 18, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 30, 2031
Identifier
140FS126P0286
NAICS
813312
This purchase order contract awards Robert Patton to conduct bird monitoring surveys at the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The contract delegates environmental monitoring services, focusing on avian population data collection, vital for ecosystem management and conservation efforts in the region. The significance of this contract lies in supporting wildlife conservation agencies with critical data that informs habitat preservation and species protection strategies. It covers multi-year field survey work, data analysis, and reporting to aid the agency's ecological stewardship objectives. The award was made through a competitive process ensuring transparency and best value, reinforcing the agency's commitment to scientifically robust environmental management. The contract spans a five-year period beginning in late 2026, allowing for long-term monitoring to capture temporal trends in bird populations, which is important for adaptive management. The place of performance is Chula Vista, California, aligning with the geographical focus of the refuge complex.
Description
CA-SAN DIEGO NWR COMPLEX-BIRD MONITORING SURVEYS