B--Sources Sought - Breeding Waterfowl Surveys (IA) - Base Period with up to Two O

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking information from all responsible sources capable of conducting the Iowa Breeding Waterfowl Survey. The survey requires conducting breeding duck pair surveys on 400-600 wetlands throughout Iowa each May for a base period and up to two option years. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, materials, and services necessary to conduct the survey. Key requirements include following Four Square Mile Survey protocols, providing trained biological staff, collecting and delivering waterfowl abundance and wetland condition data, and submitting fully formatted datasets to FWS within 60 days of survey completion. • Conduct breeding duck pair surveys on 400-600 wetlands throughout Iowa each May • Follow Four Square Mile Survey protocols and established HAPET data collection methods • Provide trained biological staff experienced in waterfowl identification and survey techniques • Collect and deliver all waterfowl abundance, pair status, wetland condition, and vegetation data • Submit fully formatted datasets to FWS within 60 days of survey completion