F--Expanding Grazing Data Collection (Terrestrial ONL

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington is seeking a contractor for terrestrial data collection to expand grazing opportunities in eastern Oregon and Washington. This project, spanning a base year (2026) with four optional years (2027-2030), requires collecting data at 260 points in the base year and 400 points annually thereafter, with an optional increase of up to 250 points per year. Data collection must adhere to the Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems and the Terrestrial AIM Data Management Protocol, utilizing Survey123 software. The contractor will be responsible for coordination, data collection in remote locations, quality control, and data submission. Key personnel, including a Project/Crew Manager and field crews, must meet specific qualifications and undergo BLM AIM core methods training. The BLM will provide GIS data, while the contractor must furnish all equipment, including 4x4 vehicles and electronic capture devices. Quality will be measured through adherence to performance standards for timeliness, accuracy, and completeness across all tasks.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington is seeking proposals for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) contract for commercial services focused on expanding grazing data collection. This RFP outlines a firm-fixed-price contract for terrestrial data collection, starting with 260 points in the base year (2026 field season) and four potential 12-month option periods with 400 points each (2027-2030). An optional task allows for an increase of up to 250 additional data points per year. The contractor will be responsible for providing personnel, equipment (including 4x4 vehicles and electronic data capture devices), and ensuring data collection adheres to BLM's Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems and associated protocols. Key personnel, particularly the Project/Crew Manager, must possess extensive experience in terrestrial rangeland data collection in eastern Oregon and Washington, including post-fire environments and Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation treatments. Field crews require specific botanical and soil science qualifications and must complete BLM AIM core methods training. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to data quality control, timely submission, and compliance with various environmental and safety regulations, including fire prevention measures during closed fire seasons.

This government document is an amendment to solicitation 140L4326Q0001, dated March 24, 2026, issued by BLM OR-ST OFC PROC MGMT BR(OR952). The amendment, numbered 0001, explicitly states that the solicitation is canceled. It outlines the methods for offerors to acknowledge receipt of amendments, including completing specified items, acknowledging on each offer copy, or sending a separate communication. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified date and time may result in the rejection of an offer. The document also provides instructions for changing an already submitted offer. The contract's period of performance was May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027. This amendment serves to formally cancel the solicitation, rendering all associated terms and conditions null and void, and provides administrative details related to the modification process.