CALL 46 FIA Data collection work in New Jersey
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/fcb8be90aa964f8bbbbdd8077b016266/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is seeking qualified contractors for the FIA Data collection work in New Jersey, covering the 2026 and 2027 field seasons. This procurement involves urban data collection following the Field Guide version 9.5 protocols, with a focus on various plot types including Urban, P2/Urban, P2+/Urban, and P2+Soils/Urban, and is structured as a two-year contract with a base year and option years. The data collected will contribute to the analysis and reporting on forest status and trends in the Northeast and Midwest, and the procurement is limited to approved companies under the Northern Research Station's Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Interested parties can contact Gayle Geiger at gayle.geiger@usda.gov for further information, noting that this is not a solicitation but a notification of intent to award a BPA Call Order.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gayle Geiger
    (470) 705-0968
    gayle.geiger@usda.gov
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    Call 46_SOW_NJ_Trenton_2026.pdf
    This government call is for FIA Data collection work in New Jersey for the 2026 and 2027 field seasons, focusing on urban data collection using Field Guide version 9.5 protocols. The contract is for two years, with the first being the base year and subsequent years as option years. The base year excludes High-Performance Global Navigation Satellite System (HPGNSS) data collection, which will be included in option years. The call outlines definitions for key terms such as Contracting Officer, Crew Leader, and various plot types, and details applicable documents, period of performance, and delivery schedules with specific benchmarks and penalties for delays. A crucial aspect is the certification requirement for crew leaders, which varies based on experience and plot types, with options for virtual or in-person sessions. Bid pricing must be submitted via an Excel spreadsheet, considering various factors including plot types (Urban, Core P2/Urban, Core P2+/Urban, Core P2+ Soils Urban) and compensation for denied access or hazardous plots. Deliverables include invoice blocks with data files and scanned documents, and a four-step payment process. The Forest Service may also exercise options for additional plots.
    Call_BID PRICING TABLE_Template_Call 46.xlsx
    The document is a contract pricing table outlining estimated counts and pricing for various plot types over two years. It details 'PLOT TYPE' categories such as URBAN, P2/URBAN, P2+/URBAN, and P2+Soils/URBAN, alongside their 'ESTIMATED COUNT'. The table includes columns for 'YEAR 1 SINGLE PLOT PRICE', 'YEAR 1 SUBTOTAL', 'YEAR 2 SINGLE PLOT PRICE', and 'YEAR 2 SUBTOTAL', although all price fields are currently blank. This structure suggests the document is a template or an incomplete record for federal government RFPs, grants, or state/local RFPs, intended to itemize costs for different urban plot classifications for contractual or grant-related purposes.
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