F--HI-PACIFIC ISL FWO-KWAJ CORAL ID SERVICES

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is soliciting marine natural resource support for coral identification and surveys at Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. This requirement supports the Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office (FWO) through a firm-fixed-price contract. The scope includes benthic habitat mapping, SCUBA-based data collection, and species georeferencing. The procurement includes a base period and two option years, with performance beginning July 22, 2026, and extending through September 30, 2027. Evaluation is based on price, technical capability, and past performance. Personnel must meet mandatory scientific diving standards and possess regional experience. Because work occurs at Kwajalein Atoll, contractors must meet security clearance requirements for military installation access. Field operations involve SCUBA-based data collection at Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Provide marine natural resource support to the Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office (PIFWO) for conservation projects and natural resource assessments.