NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND

Description

The purpose of this Agreement is to provide the Navy and the Marine Corps with a report of the nesting activity of the California Least Tern (Sternula antillarum browni) and Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus nivosus) on Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California, hereinafter referred to as the Base. This research will involve field investigations, including the observation and documentation of Least Tern and Snowy Plover behavior, nesting chronology, and chick banding to evaluate ongoing Least Tern and Snowy Plover management practices specifically concerning military training, predation and vegetation management practices. Data are to be presented in three formats: a written scientific report (both paper and electronic forms); electronic raw data using Microsoft ACCESS or Microsoft Excel software running on IBM AT compatible computers; and Geographic Information System (GIS) formatted data for inclusion in the Base GIS.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Linda Protocollo <br/>Contract Specialist <br/>Phone 619-532-1159
linda.protocollo@navy.mil