CALL 44 FIA Data collection work in New York and Connecticut
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 9Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

AGRICULTURE R&D SERVICES; AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES; BASIC RESEARCH (AA11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/43090602fae84072afc5283e7e2b11e8/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified contractors for the FIA Data collection work in New York and Connecticut, covering the 2006 and 2007 field seasons. This procurement involves collecting data from various plot types, including Urban and P2/Urban, with potential for additional plot types if bidders are certified. The work is crucial for assessing forest status and trends in the Northeast and Midwest, contributing to the USDA's broader environmental research initiatives. Interested parties must be among the 21 approved companies eligible for the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call Order, with submissions due by September 15, 2026, and inquiries directed to Gayle Geiger at gayle.geiger@usda.gov.

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    Call 44_BID PRICING TABLE_New York East_Connecticut_2026.xlsx
    The document is a contract pricing table for various plot types across different geographic regions: NYC Metro and Southwest CT Urban, Eastern NY and CT State Urban, NYC Metro and Southwest CT P2/Urban, Eastern NY and CT State P2/Urban, NYC Metro and Southwest CT P2+/Urban, Eastern NY and CT State P2+/Urban, NYC Metro and Southwest CT P2+Soils/Urban, and Eastern NY and CT State P2+Soils/Urban. It requires pricing for each plot type, including those with a zero single-year count. The table includes columns for 'ESTIMATED SINGLE YEAR COUNT', 'YEAR 1 SINGLE PLOT PRICE', 'YEAR 1 SUBTOTAL', 'OPTION YEAR SINGLE PLOT PRICE', and 'OPTION YEAR SUBTOTAL', all of which are currently listed as zero or blank. The primary purpose of this file is to solicit pricing information for these plot types, likely as part of a federal or state/local Request for Proposal (RFP) or grant application process, to establish costs for services related to environmental or land use assessment in urban and peri-urban areas.
    Call 44_SOW_New York East_Connecticut_2026.pdf
    This document outlines a two-year call for data collection work in New York and Connecticut for the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program, covering various plot types including Urban and P2/Urban. The work involves collecting High-Performance Global Navigation Satellite System (HPGNSS) coordinates. Key definitions are provided for roles like Contracting Officer (CO) and Crew Leader, along with certification requirements for crew leaders based on experience and written/field tests. The period of performance for the base year extends through September 15, 2026, with specific benchmarks for plot completion to avoid penalties. Bid pricing must be submitted in an Excel spreadsheet, detailing costs for different plot types and accounting for denied access or hazardous plots. Deliverables include uploading data files and plot sheets, with invoicing tied to successful QA inspections, which involve specific plot numbers per invoice block. The Forest Service may exercise options for additional plots, and bid packages require various forms and written tests for crew leaders.
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