F--IDIQ, Natural Resources Services for Desert Tortoise Translocation, Monitoring, and Management Support MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California

The Department of the Navy, NAVFACSYSCOM Southwest, awarded a firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for natural resources services at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, California. This award, identified by solicitation number N6247318R4603, carries a not-to-exceed value of $30,000,000. The contract spans a base year plus four one-year option periods, totaling a performance term of 60 months with an expected completion date in September 2023. This procurement is classified under NAICS 541690 for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services and PSC code F.

The scope of work entails comprehensive natural resources management and desert tortoise support. Specific services include desert tortoise translocation, radiotelemetry and health monitoring, habitat surveys, and the construction of conservation fencing and husbandry pens. Additional requirements involve biological and archaeological monitoring, the installation of educational and restrictive-area signage, and various reporting tasks related to tortoise conservation efforts.

The initial task order was awarded concurrently with the base contract for $5,226,736.91. This order covers the performance of final clearance surveys across impacted areas, the development of a tortoise disposition plan, and the translocation of tortoises to either field sites or husbandry pens. Work under this specific task order is expected to conclude by June 2021. Primary points of contact for this award include Elizabeth Johns and Deogracias Solis.