SAM #140G0326Q0114

Bird Monitoring and Research Services for USGS at Duck and Chisik Islands, Alaska

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking qualified businesses to provide specialized bird monitoring services at Duck and Chisik Islands, with a focus on Lower Cook Inlet, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Science Center, Seabird and Forage Fish Ecology Program - Procurement managed by USGS Office of Acquisition Grants, Sacramento, CA - Services Requested: - Bird monitoring services for Common Murres and Black-legged Kittiwakes - Tasks include: - Recapture of tagged Common Murres - Deployment and removal of remote nest monitoring cameras - Population indexing and monitoring at breeding stages - Data summarization and reporting for the 2023-2026 Common Murre survival study - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the notice - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Work must be performed in Lower Cook Inlet, Alaska, specifically at Duck and Chisik Islands - Requires local expertise in seabird monitoring and research - Supports migratory bird conservation in areas with active oil and gas leases - Respondents must provide capability statements demonstrating relevant experience - NAICS code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Sources SoughtBird monitoring at Duck and Chisik islandsThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of bird monitoring on Duck and Chisik Island as described in the attached statement of work. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.NAICS code: 541715 ¿ Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)All responsible sources may submit capability statements detailing the ability of their service to meet the statement of work included with this announcement.Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to amberry@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than May 13th, 2026, at 7AM Pacific time.

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