Opportunity
Oregon Buys #S-63500-00017844
ODFW seeks contractor for elk capture and monitoring services in Southern Blue Mountains
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
S-63500-00017844
NAICS
541690
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking a contractor to support elk capture and monitoring operations in the Southern Blue Mountains region. - Government Buyer: - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) - Wildlife Management Units: Silvies, Maury, Ochoco, Murderer’s Creek (Grant, Crook, Harney counties) - Services Requested: - Helicopter services for wildlife capture - Provision of experienced pilot, gunner, mugger - Support services including fuel service truck and licensed driver - Products/Equipment: - Helicopter (no specific OEM or model specified) - Fuel service truck - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must provide specialized personnel for safe and effective elk capture, restraint, and collaring - Operations must comply with wildlife management and safety standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Procurement classified as Personal Services, using Intermediate Procurement method
Description
The State of Oregon, through the Department of Fish and Wildlife, is seeking a contractor to provide a helicopter, experienced pilot, gunner, mugger, and support services including a fuel service truck and licensed driver. The contractor will capture, restrain, and collar adult elk within the Silvies, Maury, Ochoco, and Murderer’s Creek Wildlife Management Units in Grant, Crook, and Harney counties. This procurement is classified under Personal Services and uses an Intermediate Procurement method.