B--NOI - Bird monitoring at Duck and Chisik islands

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a contract to Fish Story LLC for bird monitoring services at Chisik and Duck Island. The purpose of this contract is to obtain information about seabird populations and demographics to fulfill legal responsibilities to monitor and conserve all migratory birds. The contractor will be responsible for conducting the work safely and effectively, including the attempted recapture of Common Murres, index and monitoring data for Common Murres and Black-legged Kittiwakes, deploying and removing remote nest monitoring cameras, and writing a summary report about the 2023-2026 Common Murre survival study. * The contractor will provide services/access as described in the requirements. * The contractor will be responsible for all travel to and from islands, obtaining required permits, lodging costs, and all other costs associated with performance on this contract. * The period of performance is from June 15, 2026, through June 14, 2027.