QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.docx
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- Golden Eagle Surveys - Cleveland National Forest
- Solicitation number
- 127EAT25Q0041
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document is a Questions and Answers file for Solicitation 127EAT25Q0041, a Golden Eagle Survey project for the Cleveland National Forest. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform Golden Eagle Surveys, with a period of performance from approximately August 15, 2025 to December 31, 2026. The procurement is set aside for 100% small businesses under NAICS code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a $19M size standard.
The Q&A document reveals key details about the solicitation, including that the previous contractor was GMS (contract #127EAT24P0034), and no specific helicopter requirements exist beyond capability to perform the work. The solicitation deadline was extended from August 11 to August 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PT. Notably, the Forest Service declined requests to break out helicopter survey hours in the pricing schedule and will not provide past survey results. The contract is exempt from Service Contract Act regulations, and no additional permits are expected to be required for the survey work.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Att 2- GoldenEagleInventoryMonitoringProtocol.pdf | ||
| ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENT.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 1 -SOW_Golden Eagle Survey.pdf | ||
| Solicitation 127EAT25Q0041.pdf | ||
| Exhibit A-Golden Eagle Survey Area FY24-25.pdf | ||
| Exhibit B-Maps Nest Locations and Sighting Areas.pdf | ||
| Exhibit C- NRM Wildlife Data Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – 127EAT25Q0041 Golden Eagle Surveys
1. Question: Who is the incumbent and what is the contract award number?
Answer: GMS was the previous contractor. Contract # is 127EAT24P0034, for $3,589.
2. Question: Are there any specific requirements for the helicopter?
Answer: No
3. Question: And are there any special insurance requirements from USDA in relation to the helicopter?
Answer: No
4. Question: In the SOW it states that surveys shall conform to the protocol (Exhibit C). However, the exhibit C is a database spreadsheet. Is there a protocol available for the project?
Answer: Yes, please see attached Protocols Document; it is being attached in SAM posting.
5. Question: Could you revise the price schedule to include Helicopter Survey Hours and associated pricing, as this is a critical component of the required scope of work and necessary for accurate cost estimation and subcontractor engagement?
Answer: No, the FS is not inclined to break out the helicopter survey hours as this has not been done in the past and could change other contractors bids as well.
6. Question: Could the Forest Service extend due date one week?
Answer: We can extend the date quotes are due from Monday August 11 to Wednesday, August 13 at 5:00 p.m. PT.
7. Question: Would it be possible to get the Survey Report results from the last 3 years if not how about just the past year?
Answer: No, this information is not available to the public.
8. Question: Bid sheet - Can the USDA clarify the quantities used in the bid sheet, particularly the quantity used for hours? Can the quantities be changed, or are they set?
Answer: We expect this work to take this amount of time based on past experience. It could potentially be done in less.
9. Question: Does the USDA require a turbine helicopter to complete these surveys?
Answer: No. As long as the helicopter is capable of the work required.
10. Question: Could you please clarify if ground-based nest checks are expected during bighorn lambing season in the overlapping areas? The RFP only mentioned helicopter surveys, but a small portion of the survey area overlaps with bighorn sheep habitat?
Answer: There are no bighorn sheep on the Cleveland National Forest, so this is not a concern. I am not familiar with any bighorn sheep habitat being on the CNF either.
11. Question: Could you clarify the specific federal and/or state permit requirements needed for the key personnel and survey protocol?
Answer: No additional permits are expected to be required.
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