Description
The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a qualified veterinary provider to perform on‑site surgical implantation of GPS‑GSM transmitters in diving waterfowl and provide related post‑operative care. Work is intermittent, requiring up to 20 on‑site days per year across two California field stations, with the contractor paid a firm‑fixed daily rate for each scheduled day. The contract is a one‑year base period with an optional second year, and the solicitation is open for quotations until 20 Oct 2026.
• Primary services: avian surgery, transmitter implantation, blood sampling, and post‑operative monitoring for diving ducks.
• Workload: ≤ 20 days per year, each day 8‑10 hours, on‑call availability required.
• Compensation: firm‑fixed‑price daily rate; payment only for days the veterinarian reports to the site.
• Location: field stations at Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge (Newark, CA) and USGS Moffett Campus (Moffett Field, CA).
• Evaluation: trade‑off based on experience, technical capability, past performance, and price.