Special Studies/Analysis- Grazing/Range

Code B520
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Spend Category Level 1
Professional Services
Spend Category Level 2
Management Advisory Services
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PSC Category B520 covers special studies and analysis focused on grazing and rangeland resources. These services primarily involve on-site data collection, ecological assessments, and resource inventory studies related to grazing lands, soil conditions, and natural resource management. The work supports federal agencies in understanding and managing rangeland ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on collecting comprehensive environmental and land use data.

The federal contract awards in this category are predominantly issued by the Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Contract values range from approximately $28,000 to $276,050, with typical durations spanning six to twelve months. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses and consulting firms such as William Reed Natural Resources Consulting, Synergy Resource Solutions, Terra Soil & Environmental Solutions, and CS Ecological Surveys & Assessments. Most contracts are firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders, with performance locations primarily in western states like California, Montana, and South Dakota. Set-aside designations vary, with some contracts reserved for small businesses and others open to all contractors.

The contract awards consistently demonstrate a focus on data collection services for national resource inventory programs, specifically targeting grazing lands, croplands, and range conditions. These studies involve comprehensive on-site surveying, ecological data interpretation, and point-based geographical assessments. The work supports broader land management objectives for agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and assists in monitoring soil, water, and related natural resources across various regions. The contracts typically require detailed field work, including aerial photography analysis, web-based data entry, and comprehensive ecological site assessments across multiple counties and land management jurisdictions.

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