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

The Department of the Navy, NAVFACSYSCOM Southwest, has issued an award notice for solicitation N6247318R4603 to provide natural resources services at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, California. This firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract carries a not-to-exceed value of $30,000,000 and is classified under NAICS 541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, and PSC code F. The contract includes a base period plus four one-year options, with an expected completion date of September 2023.

The scope of work encompasses specialized support for desert tortoise translocation, monitoring, and management. Specific tasks include tortoise radiotelemetry and health monitoring, habitat surveys, the construction of conservation fencing and husbandry pens, and both biological and archaeological monitoring. The contract also covers the installation of educational and restrictive-area signage and general reporting related to desert tortoise conservation efforts.

An initial task order valued at $5,226,736.91 was awarded on September 29, 2018, to begin final clearance surveys over impacted areas. This initial phase includes developing a disposition plan for tortoises and translocating them to either field sites or husbandry pens. Work under the first task order is scheduled for completion by June 2021. Primary points of contact for this award are Elizabeth Johns and Deogracias Solis.