CALL 48 FIA Data collection work in western West Virginia and Morgantown, WV
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/4eeb4453b2df4856a9a84f8b60c14a9a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified contractors for the FIA Data collection work in western West Virginia and Morgantown, WV, under a two-year contract for the 2026-2027 field seasons. The procurement involves collecting data following Field Guide 9.5 protocols across various plot types, including P2, P2+, P2+ Soils, Urban, P2/Urban, and P1 QAQC verification plots, with the Forest Service providing necessary equipment. This data collection is crucial for assessing the status and trends of forests in the Northeast and Midwest, and the contract will be awarded as a competitive BPA Call Order to approved companies under the existing Blanket Purchase Agreements. Interested parties can contact Gayle Geiger at gayle.geiger@usda.gov for further information, noting that this is not a solicitation and the government will not provide feedback on submissions.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gayle Geiger
    (470) 705-0968
    gayle.geiger@usda.gov
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    Call 48_BID PRICING TABLE_WV_Morgantown.xlsx
    The document is a contract pricing table outlining various plot types, estimated counts, and associated pricing for Year 1 and Year 2. It details plot types such as P2, P2+, P2+Soils, PIQA, Urban, and CoreUrban P2, each with an estimated count. The table includes placeholders for
    Call 48_SOW__WV_Morgantown.pdf
    This government Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines a two-year contract for Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) data collection in western West Virginia and Morgantown, WV, for the 2026-2027 field seasons. The work involves collecting data using Field Guide 9.5 protocols for various plot types, including P2, P2+, P2+ Soils, Urban, P2/Urban, and P1 QAQC verification plots. The Forest Service will provide High-Performance Global Navigation Satellite System (HPGNSS) equipment. Key aspects include definitions of terms like Contracting Officer and Crew Leader, applicable document links, and a detailed period of performance and delivery schedule with specific benchmarks and penalties for delays. The document also covers certification requirements for crew leaders, outlining virtual and in-person training options based on experience. Bid pricing requirements, compensation for denied access and hazardous plots, and invoicing procedures are also detailed. The RFP emphasizes adherence to protocols, timely submissions, and quality assurance, with provisions for variations in plot quantity.
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