Geotechnical Services
ID: 1282B124R0038Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC IMWashington, DC, 202500001, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6c5212c7a356420b86256134d5aa0e95/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is soliciting proposals for Geotechnical Services through a total small business set-aside contract. This procurement aims to establish indefinite quantity indefinite delivery (IDIQ) contracts for geotechnical engineering services across multiple states, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Northern Idaho, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure integrity. Qualified firms must possess Registered Professional Engineers licensed in the relevant states and laboratory accreditation for materials testing, with a contract value ranging from a minimum of $3,500 to a cumulative limit of $5 million over five years. Interested parties should submit their qualification statements by September 18, 2024, and can contact Traci Jackson at traci.jackson@usda.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Traci Jackson
    Traci.jackson@usda.gov
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    Presol Region 1 Geotechnical Engineering Services IDIQ_.docx
    SB FINAL Presol Region 1 Geotechnical Engineering Services IDIQ_.docx
    The US Forest Service, Region 1, is seeking proposals from qualified Architect/Engineering firms for indefinite quantity indefinite delivery (IDIQ) contracts focused on Geotechnical Engineering Services across various states, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Northern Idaho. The selection, based on demonstrated competence and qualifications, will consider factors such as professional qualifications, specialized experience, geographical familiarity, capacity to deliver, and past performance. Firms must have Registered Professional Engineers licensed in the relevant states and laboratory accreditation for materials testing. The awarded contracts will have a minimum total of $3,500 and a cumulative limit of $5 million over a potential five-year period, with the first year followed by four one-year options. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside, necessitating prior SAM registration. Responses are due by September 18, 2024, and firms must submit qualification statements. This procurement emphasizes the US Forest Service's commitment to infrastructure integrity through specialized geotechnical services.
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