FIA Grid Intensification Plot Remeasurement
ID: 1240LN24Q0070Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 3Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (F999)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/66de91cfd27e4690bcffa186dc2cb72c/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified contractors for the FIA Grid Intensification Plot Remeasurement project in the Little Belt Mountains, Montana. This procurement involves the remeasurement of Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Grid Intensification Plots across approximately 150,000 acres, with 100 measurement plots strategically located at varying distances from accessible roads. This project is crucial for enhancing national forestry monitoring efforts and ensuring accurate data collection to support sustainable forest management practices. Proposals are due by September 17, 2024, with work expected to commence on May 12, 2025, and conclude by October 15, 2025. Interested contractors should contact Shawn Harwood at shawn.harwood@usda.gov for further details.

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    Shawn Harwood
    shawn.harwood@usda.gov
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    EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE.docx
    The USDA Forest Service's Experience Questionnaire is designed for contractors submitting proposals for federal work. It requires basic contractor information, including name, address, and contact details. Contractors must indicate their business structure and provide a summary of their experience in the relevant field. Key questions include years of experience, details of previous projects completed in the last three years, and current contractual commitments. The questionnaire emphasizes contractor reliability by asking about past performance issues and the availability of employees and equipment for the proposed project. It also requests a list of principal individuals involved in the project, detailing their experience and qualifications. Finally, the questionnaire includes a certification section where the official certifies the accuracy of the information provided. This document serves to evaluate the contractor's capability to successfully complete the project in compliance with federal guidelines, essential for federal grants and RFP processes.
    Price Quote Request FIA Grid Intensification Plot Remeasurement.pdf
    The solicitation 1240LN24Q0070 is a request for quotes for the remeasurement of Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Grid Intensification Plots in the Little Belt Mountains, specifically within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest's Judith-Musselshell and Belt Creek-White Sulphur Springs Ranger Districts. Proposals are due by September 17, 2024, with work estimated to begin on May 12, 2025, and conclude by October 15, 2025. The project encompasses approximately 150,000 acres, with 100 measurement plots distributed across varying distances from accessible roads. Contractors must provide comprehensive quotes for all specified items and comply with various federal regulations and clauses incorporated into the contract. The solicitation emphasizes the need for detailed accessibility planning, as some plots may require significant travel from designated roads. It mandates adherence to protocols ensuring safe practices around archaeological sites, environmental protection, and contractor personnel verification. This project is critical for enhancing national forestry monitoring efforts and ensuring precise data collection to inform sustainable forest management practices.
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