A&E IDIQ Boundary Surveying Services
ID: 127EAX25R0002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICECIBOLA NATIONAL FORESTALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87113, USA

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/af948d10875d45f4a048dc369ccede34/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is seeking qualified vendors to provide professional land surveying services for National Forests in Arizona and New Mexico through a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The primary objective of this procurement is to assist in identifying National Forest System boundaries and conducting related surveying activities, which are crucial for effective land management. Interested small businesses are invited to submit capability statements detailing their experience and qualifications, as the contract guarantees a minimum purchase of $5,000 over its duration. Responses should be directed to Denise Thomas at denise.thomas2@usda.gov, as this Sources Sought notice will inform the agency's acquisition strategy without obligating it to any award.

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    Denise Thomas
    denise.thomas2@usda.gov
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    RFI Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service is seeking information through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) to determine the availability of qualified vendors for professional land surveying services in Arizona and New Mexico. This contract, covering a five-year period, aims to assist the agency in identifying National Forest System (NFS) boundaries and related surveying activities. Interested businesses must submit capability statements detailing relevant experience, qualifications, and compliance with small business standards, without including proprietary information. Key aspects include providing necessary labor and materials, working under the supervision of licensed surveyors, and adhering to specific survey and documentation standards set by the Bureau of Land Management. Responses to this inquiry will inform the government’s acquisition strategy but do not commit the agency to any award. The RFI is a step towards enhancing surveying services vital for land management purposes in national forests.
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