Environmental monitoring, conservation program support, and wildlife management services. Find active federal and state environment, conservation and wildlife organizations contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend under NAICS 813312 is estimated at $200–300 million, with the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and EPA as top buyers. Contracts are primarily competed as firm-fixed-price or cost-reimbursement task orders under IDIQs and BPAs, with occasional standalone contracts for large-scale restoration projects. Demand is driven by regulatory mandates (e.g., Endangered Species Act, NEPA compliance), invasive species control, habitat restoration, and environmental monitoring. The market is moderately competitive, with a mix of small nonprofits and large environmental consulting firms. Set-asides for small businesses, including 8(a) and HUBZone, are common, but many awards go to socioeconomic entities.
These agencies are the largest buyers of environment, conservation and wildlife organizations services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 813312 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
To win, focus on past performance with federal land management agencies and demonstrate expertise in specific conservation techniques (e.g., prescribed fire, stream restoration). Most contracts are awarded via LPTA, so price competitiveness is critical. The highest-leverage move is to obtain a GSA Schedule 899 (Environmental Services) or 874 (Mission Support) to streamline procurement. Additionally, pursue 8(a) or HUBZone certification if eligible, as many buyers set aside requirements solely for these programs. Build relationships with contracting officers at NPS and FWS regional offices, where small-dollar (<$150K) sole-source awards are frequent.
Contracts are typically awarded via LPTA for routine services and best-value tradeoff for complex projects. Common vehicles include GSA Schedule 899 (Environmental Services), GSA 874 (Mission Support), 8(a) STARS III for IT-related environmental work, and agency-specific IDIQs (e.g., NPS Commercial Services, FWS Region 1 IDIQ). Evaluation often emphasizes technical approach, past performance, and price, with a 50/50 split for best-value awards.
Yes, you typically need relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Wildlife Biologist, Professional Wetland Scientist) and may need state-level licenses for specific activities like prescribed burning or pesticide application. Federal contracts often require compliance with the Endangered Species Act and NEPA, so experience with biological assessments is key.
Award sizes vary widely: small task orders under IDIQs can be $25,000–$250,000, while standalone contracts for large-scale restoration can exceed $5 million. Most contracts are under $1 million, with many set aside for small businesses under $150,000 via simplified acquisition procedures.
Performance and payment bonds are typically required for contracts exceeding $150,000, especially for construction-related tasks like stream restoration or trail building. For services-only contracts (e.g., monitoring, planning), bonds are less common, but you may need to provide a bid bond or proof of financial capability.
It is moderately competitive. Unlike 541620 (Environmental Consulting) which has many large firms, 813312 attracts many small nonprofits and specialized businesses. However, the number of bidders per solicitation averages 5–10, making it less crowded than some other codes. Key differentiators are past performance with federal agencies and niche expertise.
Yes, subcontracting is common, especially for specialized tasks like wildlife surveys or invasive species removal. Many large primes (e.g., AECOM, Tetra Tech) hold IDIQs and seek small business subcontractors. Register in SAM and market your capabilities to these primes, particularly for socioeconomic set-aside subcontracts.