Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) requires contractor-provided scientific field support services for endangered black abalone monitoring at San Nicolas Island, California. The contractor will provide scientific field support, pre-trip planning and readiness support, equipment readiness support, field survey support, data recording, data management, and trip reporting support. The contractor will work alongside USGS personnel during monitoring trips and will serve as field technicians and logistics coordinators. The period of performance is from July 13, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
• The contractor will provide scientific field support for up to five black abalone monitoring trips per year.
• Each monitoring trip is anticipated to last approximately four to five days and will include intertidal fieldwork, equipment readiness activities, data recording, data entry, data organization, issue identification, and preparation of trip summary documentation.
• The contractor will coordinate with the USGS Technical Liaison or designated USGS personnel.
• The contractor will not coordinate directly with U.S. Navy personnel for access approvals, transportation, lodging, or billeting unless expressly directed in writing by the Contracting Officer or designated USGS representative.