Forest Inventory - St. Paul District Area
ID: W912ES25QA025Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ST PAULSAINT PAUL, MN, 55101-1323, USA

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Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER (F099)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/8393759bb9444b22a29a08f688c96423/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - St. Paul District, is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive forest inventory for forested lands along the Upper Mississippi River. This five-year service requirement aims to gather critical data on forest diversity, health, structure, and invasive species, which will assist foresters and land managers in making informed management decisions. The inventory will utilize a combination of variable-radius point sampling and fixed-area plot protocols to collect detailed metrics on tree species, health, canopy density, and understory communities. Interested contractors can reach out to Justin H. Rose at justin.h.rose@usace.army.mil or call 651-290-5422 for further information regarding this total small business set-aside opportunity.

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    Justin H. Rose
    (651) 290-5422
    justin.h.rose@usace.army.mil
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