DEER SPOTLIGHT COUNT and SURVEY ROUTE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / Marine Corps Recruit Depot- Parris Island is issuing a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for Deer Spotlight Count and Survey Route development. This RFI aims to identify capable parties to develop a new, more accurate spotlight survey route for white-tailed deer to support continuous data collection and monitoring. Responses are due May 28, 2026, at 11:00 am EST.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to develop a new, more accurate spotlight survey route for white-tailed deer. This initiative will enable the Natural Resource Section (NRS) of the Environmental Division (ED) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot- Parris Island to maintain accurate, continuous data collection, monitoring, and tracking. The goal is to better understand the species’ movements, habitat use, and population dynamics. White-tailed deer are a State, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) managed big game species.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; market research will determine if the requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, at 11:00 am EST
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Parris Island, SC
Information Requested
Interested organizations with the potential capacity to perform this requirement are requested to provide:
- Organization name, address, email address, website address, and telephone number.
- Size and type of ownership for the organization.
- Tailored capability statements specifically addressing the particulars of this requirement.
Government Intent & Submission
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of information is purely voluntary, and the Government assumes no financial responsibility for incurred costs. The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity. Responses should be emailed to Nichole Taylor at nichole.d.taylor.civ@usmc.mil with the subject line "RFI- Deer Spotlight Count and Survey Route". All attachments must be in PDF format. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.