F--Predator Control at Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
ID: DOIFFBO250051Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 2Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (114210)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (F019)

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https://sam.gov/opp/89ad2b6246c844499dc8ea815974f51b/view
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking contractors for predator control services at the Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The primary objective of this procurement is to manage and mitigate predator populations that threaten the habitat and survival of the Attwater Prairie Chicken, a species of concern. Effective predator control is crucial for the conservation efforts aimed at protecting this endangered bird and its ecosystem. Interested contractors can reach out to Jeremy Riva at jeremy_riva@fws.gov or call 240-381-7321 for further details regarding this special notice.

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    Riva, Jeremy
    (240) 381-7321
    jeremy_riva@fws.gov
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