Forest Inventory and Analysis BPA Suite
ID: 12444825Q0001Type: Sources Sought
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/opp/7b4f7739573f4dcd972443bf869813f5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified contractors for the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Suite. This initiative aims to enhance scientific and technical knowledge related to the inventory and analysis of the Nation's forests, focusing on collecting and reporting data about forest extent, content, and condition across 24 states. The FIA program is crucial for providing timely and credible information to various stakeholders, including policymakers and natural resource agencies, and requires contractors to demonstrate technical qualifications through past performance and capability assessments. Interested contractors must respond to the Sources Sought Notice to be considered for the BPA, with contact inquiries directed to Gayle Geiger at gayle.geiger@usda.gov or by phone at 470-705-0968.

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    Gayle Geiger
    (470) 705-0968
    gayle.geiger@usda.gov
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