AG-84JC-S-13-0001(RFP).pdf

REGION 4 UTAH AQUISTION SUPPORT CENTER INSTRUCTIONAL COVER SHEET

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - FOREST SERVICE

UTAH ACQUISITION SUPPORT CENTER

2222 WEST 2300 SOUTH

SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119

FAX (801) 975-3483

SOLICITATION NO. AG-84JC-S-13-0001

PROPOSALS ARE SOLICITED FOR: Remote Sensing & Geospatial Technology Support Services

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR:

OFFEROR SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH THEIR RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION:

1. SF 33 (Complete, date, and sign)

2. Schedule of Items (Section B)

3. Section K (pages 43 through 57)

4. Delinquent Tax and Criminal Activity Certification (Exhibit 01)

5. Representations and Certifications (Complete the Representations and Certifications electronically in the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://sam.gov)

6. Original plus 3 copies of technical proposal that identifies the criteria to be evaluated as noted in Section M.

IT IS REQUIRED YOU WRITE THE SOLICITATION NUMBER ON THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR ENVELOPE.

FAXED PROPOSAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Return to: Utah Acquisition Support Center 2222 West 2300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Solicitation No. AG-84JC-S-12-0005

IT IS REQUIRED THAT ALL CONTRACTOR’S BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO AWARD UNDER THIS SOLICITION. THIS DATABASE HAS REPLACED THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION DATABASE. SEE CLAUSE 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY.

http://sam.gov/

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1.THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER RATING PAGE OF

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) 1 66 PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

AG-84JC-S-13-0001

SEALED BID (IFB)

June 7, 2013

NUMBER

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7) USDA-Forest Service Utah Acquisition Support Center 2222 West 2300 South Salt Lake City UT 84119

USDA-Forest Service Utah Acquisition Support Center 2222 West 2300 South Salt Lake City UT 84119

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and 02 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in 2222 W 2300 S Salt Lake City UT 84119 until 4:00 PM local time July 8, 2013 (Hour) (Date) CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION A. NAME B. TELEPHONE NO. (NO COLLECT

CALLS)Area Code/Number/Extension C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

CALL: Charlotte Vanderbilt 801-975-3471 cvanderbilt@fs.fed.us

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1

I CONTRACT CLAUSES 30-35

B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 2- 4 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

C

DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK/STATEMENT 5-19 J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 36-43

D PACKAGING AND MARKING 20 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 21

K REPRESENTATIVES, CERTIFICATIONS AND 44-58

F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 22-25 OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 26-27 L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 59-65

H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 28-29 M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 66-67

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT 10 CALENDAR DAYS 20 CALENDAR DAYS 30 CALENDAR DAYS CALENDAR DAYS (See Section I, Clause No. 52-232-8) % % % %

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amend-ments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated:

15A.

NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or Print)

15B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code and extension)

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

17. SIGNATURE

18. OFFER DATE

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

(Signature of Contracting Officer) IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 33 (REV.9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c) mailto:cvanderbilt@fs.fed.us

REMOTE SENSING & GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES IDIQ

SECTION B—SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COST SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

CONTRACTOR:________________________________

DUNS NO.:_____________________________________

TIN NO.: _____________________________________

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF ITEM QUANTITY

ESTIMATED

HOURS For

Year

PRICE PER

HOUR TOTAL COST

Base Year

01 On-site Fulltime Geospatial Principal Investigator

Up to 2 people 3760

02 On-site Fulltime Geospatial Project Manager

Up to 4 people 7520

03 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Programmer

Up to 4 people 7520

04 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Analyst Up to 12 people 22560

05 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Web/Application Manager

1 person 1880

06 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Web/Application Developer

Up to 4 people 7520

07 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Technician

Up to 8 people 15040

08 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Manager

1 person 1880

09 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Specialist

Up to 4 people 7520

10 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Technician

Up to 2 people 3760

11 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Communications/Graphics Specialist

Up to 3 people 5640

Option Year 1

01 On-site Fulltime Geospatial Principal Investigator

Up to 2 people 3760

02 On-site Fulltime Geospatial Project Manager

Up to 4 people 7520

03 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Programmer

Up to 4 people 7520

04 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Analyst Up to 12 people 22560

05 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Web/Application Manager

1 person 1880

06 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Web/Application Developer

Up to 4 people 7520

07 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Technician

Up to 8 people 15040

08 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Manager

1 person 1880

09 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Specialist

Up to 4 people 7520

10 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Technician

Up to 2 people 3760

11 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Communications/Graphics Specialist

Up to 3 people 5640

Option 2

01 On-site Fulltime Geospatial Principal Investigator

Up to 2 people 3760

02 On-site Fulltime Geospatial Project Manager

Up to 4 people 7520

03 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Programmer

Up to 4 people 7520

04 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Analyst Up to 12 people 22560

05 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Web/Application Manager

1 person 1880

06 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Web/Application Developer

Up to 4 people 7520

07 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Technician

Up to 8 people 15040

08 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Manager

1 person 1880

09 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Specialist

Up to 4 people 7520

10 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Technician

Up to 2 people 3760

11 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Communications/Graphics Specialist

Up to 3 people 5640

Option Year 3

01 On-site Fulltime Geospatial Principal Investigator

Up to 2 people 3760

02 On-site Fulltime Geospatial Project Manager

Up to 4 people 7520

03 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Programmer

Up to 4 people 7520

04 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Analyst Up to 12 people 22,560

05 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Web/Application Manager

1 person 1,880

06 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Web/Application Developer

Up to 4 people 7,520

07 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Technician

Up to 8 people 15,040

08 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Manager

1 person 1,880

09 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Specialist

Up to 4 people 7,520

10 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Technician

Up to 2 people 3,760

Provide your proposed fully loaded (all overhead), fixed hourly wage rate for each labor category listed above for the base year and option years one through four. The following fixed rate categories shall apply for pricing and billing task orders placed under this contract.

A firm-fixed price by project will be established at the time of issuance of individual task orders. The Contractor is to enter the price in accordance with the labor categories as noted in the above schedule labor categories.

B.2 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNT (AGAR 452.216-73(FEB 1988)

(DEVIATION )

During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $200,000.00 (base year only) but not in excess of $25,000,000.00.

B.3 CEILING PRICE (AGAR 452.216-74)(FEB 1988)

The ceiling price of this contract is $25,000,000.00 ($5,000,000 base year and any exercised option years).

The Contractor shall not make expenditures or incur obligations in the performance of this contract which exceed the ceiling price specified herein, except at the Contractor's own risk.

11 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Communications/Graphics Specialist

Up to 3 people 5,640

Option Year 4

01 On-site Fulltime Geospatial Principal Investigator

Up to 2 people 3760

02 On-site Fulltime Geospatial Project Manager

Up to 4 people 7520

03 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Programmer

Up to 4 people 7520

04 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Analyst Up to 12 people 22,560

05 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Web/Application Manager

1 person 1880

06 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Web/Application Developer

Up to 4 people 7520

07 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Technician

Up to 8 people 15040

08 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Manager

1 person 1880

09 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Specialist

Up to 4 people 7520

10 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial/IT Systems Technician

Up to 2 people 3760

11 On-Site Fulltime Geospatial Communications/Graphics Specialist

Up to 3 people 5640

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 GENERAL

The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, and supplies (except for those listed as Government-Furnished Property, See Section G.5) necessary to conduct on-site remote sensing/geospatial work at the USDA Forest Service Remote Sensing Applications and Geospatial Service and Technology Centers in Salt Lake City, Utah.

1.1 Background

The USDA Forest Service Remote Sensing Applications Center (RSAC) and Geospatial Service and Technology Center (GSTC) are detached units of Washington Office Engineering, located in Salt Lake City, Utah and are a component of Forest Service Geospatial Management Office (GMO). These national technical centers provide remote sensing, GIS, and other geospatial support and services to all levels of the USDA Forest Service (FS).

RSAC has national responsibility to provide evaluation, development, technology transfer, training, and operational project support in the area of remote sensing and related geospatial technologies for a variety of resource applications in the Forest Service.

GSTC has national responsibility to provide evaluation, development, technology transfer, training, cartographic map production, and operational project support in the area of GIS technology and related areas.

Together, RSAC and GSTC provide remote sensing, GIS, GPS, and other related geospatial technology support to various groups within and outside the Forest Service. Projects are designed to address resource management problems, and may vary in scope, complexity and length. Projects cover the main resource management activities such as forest vegetation management, rangeland monitoring, recreation, wilderness, watershed, wildlife, fisheries, ecosystem management, fire and fuels management, forest health, minerals and geology, engineering, climate change, and international forestry. They cover operational applications, technology development, technology transfer and training (classroom training and delivered via web), coordination with national application service centers, and delivery of geospatial data to Forest Service and cooperators via web.

RSAC and GSTC also operate and maintain significant IT and data center resources that support both agency and interagency partners. For example, RSAC operates a 2.4 meter Sea-Tel X-Band antenna and associated ground station acquired from SeaSpace Corporation in late 2006. Terra and Aqua MODIS and NPP VIIRS data are acquired and processed operationally to support fire management and other RSAC support programs. Additionally, the RSAC data server/computing facility houses over 100 Windows and LINUX servers with a current storage capacity greater than 400TB.

In addition to general remote sensing/geospatial support services and IT support service, RSAC provides operational analysis of imagery, generation of resource mapping and assessment products, and delivery of technical support to Forest Service and interagency partners with targeted management responsibilities and information needs. Current remote sensing program support examples with minimal latency requirements include provision of necessary technical support to facilitate the National Infrared Operations Program (NIROPS) that provides national airborne tactical fire detection and mapping products for incident support; comprehensive near real-time satellite imagery and active fire detection and monitoring geospatial products derived from high temporal, synoptic imagery provided by the Active

Fire Mapping Program; timely provision of post-fire imagery, change detection products and analysis derivatives to Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) teams and agency resource managers to support rehabilitation and restoration treatment planning, and reforestation needs in fire-affected areas.

RSAC and GSTC also maintain programs focused on developing and maintaining resource information that characterizes existing conditions and monitors changes to those conditions through time. For example, RSAC provides services to Forest Service units and the agency at large in generating mid-level and national scale existing vegetation mapping products, and contributes to the development of vegetation mapping standards and related technical guidance documentation. RSAC also leverages its on-site satellite imagery acquisition system and customized image analysis techniques to maintain continual detection and monitoring of biotic and abiotic disturbances occurring in the nation’s ~700 million acres of forest lands, and the provides operational geospatial disturbance products to agency end-users.

RSAC and GSTC also coordinate with Forest Service field units and other elements throughout the agency to identify and investigate emerging remote sensing/GIS technologies and/or methods. The Centers focus significant resources in the evaluation and feasibility for implementation of technologies and methods within the agency in order to improve the quality, accessibility, and gathering of natural resource data for management applications and agency mission objectives.

RSAC and GSTC co-manage delivery of GIS and remote sensing related training through The National Geospatial Training and Awareness Program. Collectively, the centers provide the development and delivery of up-to-date geospatial training courses and IT infrastructure to support training for the Forest Service (FS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Service First cooperative training programs. This investment consists of: (1) researching new geospatial technologies and methods applicable in the field;

(2) providing up-to-date geospatial training manuals, exercises, and presentation materials; (3) delivery of geospatial training; (4) maintenance of courses on the Forest Service Geospatial Training Website.

Training is most often based on software under contract from ESRI and ERDAS, but also integrates other geospatial software, platforms, workflows, and techniques.

RSAC and GSTC provide extensive support for web-based applications development for numerous remote sensing/geospatial related projects. Current websites and associated activities include providing operational support to a variety of ongoing Forest Service programs through development of websites and web-based mapping and geospatial-related applications.

RSAC and GSTC support the implementation of enterprise image processing and geospatial solutions in coordination with the Forest Service CIO. Using corporate geospatial software, ERDAS and ESRI, web services are developed, published and maintained to support enterprise delivery of imagery and thematic data across Forest Service and partner agency networks to clients at all organizational levels.

Implementation and management of enterprise services facilitates the Agency goals of efficient, secure, and reliable data warehousing, provisioning, and processing capabilities that directly support business requirements.

RSAC and GSTC utilize professional communicator services in support of the Geospatial Management Office (GMO). These services provide technical skills that support and lead the development of communications using a variety of media including web-based, social media, and electronic print formats. Excellent composition and writing skills are applied to synthesize and communicate information of both strategic and technical nature. The geospatial communication services are also used to keep the GMO informed of industry best practices and current technologies used in the communications profession.

C.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

This is a professional services performance based statement of work. Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Vendor shall provide non-personal Geospatial technical services to include remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) application, analysis and data/information production support services for the Remote Sensing Applications Center (RSAC) and Geospatial Service and Technology Center (GSTC) using the Forest Service enterprise geospatial software and tools including ESRI ArcGIS desktop suite, ERDAS Imagine, and other technologies identified by the Government.

The nature of the work to be performed under this contract primarily involves remote sensing applications, geospatial sciences and GIS, and Information Technology Support. These services include, but are not limited to the following activities:

• Satellite remote sensing data acquisition, processing, and management

• LiDAR data processing and management

• Digital Aerial Photography processing, analysis, and management

• Image processing, data mining, and statistical analysis

• RS/GIS Application Development and Support

• Natural Resources Mapping Support

• Map Production Support

• GIS Analysis and Modeling Support

• Requirement Analysis

• Custom Script Design and Development

• Testing/Verification/Validation

• Data Integration

• Image processing and GIS system architecture management

• GeospatialTechnical Support and Training.

• Web design and maintenance

• Communications and Graphics Support

2.1 Non-Personal Service Statement

Vendor employees performing services under this requirement will be controlled and supervised at all times by management personnel of the Contractor. Contractor management will ensure that their employees properly comply with the performance work standards, that they perform their duties independently without the supervision of Government personnel. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the requirement may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any Contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating funds of the Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee or otherwise violating Government prohibitions. Inherently governmental functions are not to be assigned to Vendor employees. The Government will control access to the facility and perform inspection and acceptance of the completed work.

C.3 POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide an interdisciplinary team of professional and technical specialists composed of:

3.1 Geospatial Principal Investigator

Provide expert level assistance to federal program management staff in working with program stakeholders to define project scope, identify resource requirements, identify strategic risks, and assess project feasibility relative to the mission of RSAC, the GMO, and the Forest Service. Provide assistance in the strategic identification, allocation, and management of contract resources necessary to achieve program and project objectives. Provide top-level contractor leadership interface with federal program management staff and federal contract administrators for all on-site contract resources.

3.2 Geospatial Project Manager

Provide expert level project management skills to document and manage project tasks, coordinate and manage project schedules, identify and mitigate project risks, manage resources required for projects, and coordinate in order to bring assigned projects to completion on time, within cost, and within specifications.

3.3 Geospatial Programmer

Provide expert level computer programming support for the development of customized geospatial applications. Knowledge and experience is required in workflow development, graphical user interface (GUI) design, scripting, programming and development services using commercial remote sensing/geospatial software (ESRI, ERDAS) and major programming/scripting languages (VB/VBA/VB.NET, C/C++/C#, Perl, Python, .NET, LINUX/UNIX Shell, etc.) to support process automation and geospatial application development.

3.4 Geospatial Analyst

Apply remote sensing/geospatial technologies to address natural resource applications including change detection; monitoring; extraction and classification of information from imagery using supervised/unsupervised image classification, data mining and feature extraction technologies;

accuracy assessment procedures; and identifying and applying novel approaches to geospatial analysis and modeling. Develop, manage and analyze remote sensing and geospatial data sets, including unique and disparate data and information, to support resource management projects that range from local to broad scales in size. Evaluate new remote sensing and associated technologies (including new sensors/platforms, software technologies, data processing and analysis methods, data mining, geospatial modeling, etc.) and assess their feasibility for integration into Forest Service business functions. Requires expert level knowledge and experience in the use of commercial image processing and GIS software including ERDAS, ENVI, ESRI, and eCognition.

3.5 Geospatial Technician

Utilize remote sensing/geospatial technologies to provide technician level support for natural resource applications including basic image interpretation, photographic interpretation and analysis, routine data processing and management, map plot composition and production, and documentation, including report assembly and distribution. Knowledge and familiarity with commercial image processing and GIS software (ERDAS, ESRI) is required.

3.6 Geospatial Web/Application Manager

Coordinate the development and maintenance of a variety of operational Forest Service GMO program websites and web-based geospatial-related applications. Coordinate with the Forest

Service CIO and national web management staff to ensure GMO websites and web-based applications meet Forest Service and USDA format and security requirements. Coordinate with federal program management staff and Forest Service geospatial users to identify requirements for web-based services and tools. Evaluate emerging web technologies and assess their potential application for the management, analysis, and distribution of remote sensing and geospatial data including high resolution imagery and thematic raster and vector GIS data. Manage the implementation and operational life cycle of Forest Service approved web technologies and associated applications, including software version transition and management.

Expert knowledge is required in HTML/HTML5 and relevant scripting languages/tools (Java, PHP, Flash, Adobe Flex, etc.), OGC-compliant web geospatial data/mapping services software applications (ArcGIS Server, MapServer, GeoServer, etc.) and associated database technologies (MySQL, Oracle, etc.).

3.7 Geospatial Web/Application Developer

Provide development and maintenance support to a variety of operational Forest Service program websites and web-based geospatial-related applications requiring knowledge and proficiency in HTML/HTML5 and relevant scripting languages/tools (Java, PHP, Flash, Adobe Flex, etc.), OGC-compliant web geospatial data/mapping services software applications (ArcGIS Server, MapServer, GeoServer, etc.) and associated database technologies (MySQL, Oracle, etc.).

3.8 Geospatial IT Systems Manager

Provide expert level support and oversight for IT systems including desktop, server, and network administration. Provide expert level consultation on IT systems architecture with specific emphasis on geospatial technology function and performance. Serve as a point of contact with IT systems managers in the Forest Service CIO and USDA OCIO to coordinate implementation and management of enterprise systems and infrastructure. Provide expert level support and management of on-site information security technology and protocols. Serve as a lead consultant on IT systems to federal program management staff in RSAC, GSTC, and the GMO.

Coordinate with Forest Service and USDA CIO organizations and agency technology users to evaluate and implement enterprise remote sensing technology including remote sensing software acquisition and distribution (both standard and customized), hardware evaluation and general IT system administration. Expert knowledge is required in system support/administration for Linux servers (CentOS, Redhat, Debian), system support/administration for Windows servers and numerous desktop/laptop workstations ( Windows Server 2003/2008/XP/7), and support of satellite direct readout ground station operations including:

o 2.4m X-band antenna system management; trouble shooting and corrective maintenance o Ground station control system hardware maintenance/management o Data ingest/product generation management using software/algorithms provided by ground station vendor, NASA, etc.

3.9 Geospatial IT Systems Specialist

Provide expert level support for IT systems management including desktop, server and network administration. Knowledge and experience are required for system support/administration of Linux servers (CentOS, Redhat, Debian), system support/administration for Windows servers and numerous desktop/laptop workstations (Windows Server 2003/2008/XP/7), and support of satellite direct readout ground station operations including:

o 2.4m X-band antenna system management; trouble shooting and corrective maintenance o Ground station control system hardware maintenance/management o Data ingest/product generation management using software/algorithms provided by ground station vendor, NASA, etc.

3.10 Geospatial IT Systems Technician

Provide technician level support for IT systems management including desktop, server and network administration. Knowledge and familiarity are required for system support/administration of Linux servers (CentOS, Redhat, Debian) and system support/administration for Windows servers and numerous desktop/laptop workstations (Windows Server 2003/2008/XP/7).

3.11 Geospatial Professional Communicator

Provide expert level skills in oral, written, visual, and digital media to formulate and deliver strategic and tactical level communications about project and program activities, coordinate with program/project stakeholders, and manage information flow encompassing a broad range of geospatial activities across the Forest Service. Utilize web technologies to design and manage web-based information tools and databases that capture and report information to geospatial professionals, natural resource managers, external partners, and the public. Utilize graphics design skills to design and present compelling information about complex subjects related to the use of geospatial technology for natural resource management. Knowledge and experience required in the use of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Sharepoint, and Powerpoint.

C.4 SKILL AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The following addresses typical skills and experience required for work to be performed as issued by task order:

4.1 General (applies to all)

a. Understanding of computer security requirements.

b. Ability to have a valid State Driver’s license.

c. Ability to use personal computers (window-based), Microsoft Office Suite software, email, printers, fax, and voice mail.

d. Ability to pass Government background investigation required for issuance of a

LincPass

4.2 Geospatial Principal Investigator

a. Ten years of relevant work experience and advanced degree related to geography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, or physical/biological/environment/natural resource discipline with substantive coursework in remote sensing/geospatial analysis and modeling.

-OR-

Fifteen years of relevant work experience and bachelor’s degree related to geography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, or physical/biological/environment/natural resource discipline with substantive coursework in remote sensing/geospatial analysis and modeling.

b. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in contract operations and contract staff supervision with demonstrated experience as a contract leader.

c. Demonstrated ability to problem solve at a strategic level, defining set plans to achieve business goals.

d. Experience providing expert level assistance in developing and managing proposals, project budgets, project schedules, and project resource plans.

e. Demonstrated experience providing expert level assistance in developing complex proposals and managing geospatial project activities, including assessment of project business requirements; development of scopes of work; identification of major constraints, estimating levels of effort; defining deliverables, and coordinating and managing personnel resources.

f. Demonstrated expertise in preparing publications, technical reports, guidelines, strategic-level documents, assessment and recommendations documents, etc.

4.3 Geospatial Project Manager

a. Bachelor’s degree related to geography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, or physical/biological/environment/natural resource discipline with substantive coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling.

b. Minimum 8 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree or 5 years with advanced degree.

Experience in analysis and modeling of natural resource data is preferred.

c. Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, client maintenance, and project development of geospatial/remote sensing projects.

d. Demonstrated expertise in the use of geospatial software applications (i.e. ERDAS Imagine and ESRI ArcGIS).

e. Demonstrated experience in providing assistance and consultation on assessing requirements; developing scopes of work; identifying constraints, estimating effort level;

coordinating contract staff resources; and reporting accomplishments.

f. Demonstrated experience in assessing priorities, balancing workloads, and allocating staff resources effectively.

g. Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively (oral and written) to increase awareness and facilitate technology transfer activities including geospatial training.

h. Demonstrated expertise in preparing publications, technical reports, technology transfer and geospatial training materials for technology evaluation and development projects.

i. Demonstrated experience working with disparate sources of airborne/satellite imagery types to assess, map, monitor, and inventory natural resources.

j. Experience in communicating and coordinating effectively with a variety of agency stakeholders and partners.

4.4 Geospatial Programmer

coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling.

b. Minimum 3 years of geospatial analysis and programming experience with Bachelor’s degree or 2 years with an advanced degree. Application of natural resource data modeling is preferred.

c. Demonstrated experience in creating scripts (e.g. ESRI AML, VB.NET, Python, ERDAS SML and EML, R, etc.) for automated processing and analysis/modeling of geospatial data.

d. Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a project team.

e. Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively (oral and written) to increase awareness and facilitate technology transfer activities including geospatial training.

f. Demonstrated expertise in preparing technical reports, technology transfer and geospatial training materials for technology evaluation and development projects.

g. Demonstrated experience working with disparate sources of airborne/satellite imagery types to assess, map, monitor, and inventory natural resources.

h. Demonstrated experience processing, analysis, and modeling in Forest Service enterprise geospatial software applications (i.e. ERDAS Imagine and ESRI ArcGIS).

4.5 Geospatial Analyst

coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling.

b. Minimum 3 years of geospatial analysis experience with Bachelor’s degree or 2 years with an advanced degree. Application of natural resource data modeling is preferred.

c. Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a project team.

d. Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively (oral and written) to increase awareness and facilitate technology transfer activities including geospatial training.

e. Demonstrated expertise in preparing technical reports, technology transfer and geospatial training materials for technology evaluation and development projects.

f. Demonstrated experience processing, analysis, and modeling in Forest Service enterprise geospatial software applications (i.e. ERDAS Imagine and ESRI ArcGIS).

4.6 Geospatial Web/Application Manager

a. Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, or physical/biological/environment/natural resource discipline with substantive coursework in geographic information systems, computer science and programming.

b. Minimum 8 years of geospatial application development experience with Bachelor’s degree or 5 years with an advanced degree. Experience in engineering and implementing geospatial applications is preferred.

c. Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, client maintenance, and geospatial application development.

d. Demonstrated experience in developing applications in .NET, Java, or other relevant languages and APIs related to web mapping and GIS software applications.

e. Demonstrated experience working and/or developing in the ArcGIS Server environment and/or ERDAS Apollo.

f. Demonstrated experience creating and managing map/data services and web-based content including both SOAP and REST services.

g. Extensive knowledge in web development technologies (HTML, HTML5, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, etc.)

h. Demonstrated project management experience, particularly in the context of geospatial web-based and software application projects.

i. Demonstrated experience in assessing requirements; developing scopes of work;

identifying constraints, estimating effort level; defining deliverables, coordinating staff resources; and reporting accomplishments.

j. Demonstrated expertise in preparing technical reports, technology transfer and geospatial training materials for custom applications and tools.

k. Demonstrated experience in assessing priorities, balancing workloads, and allocating staff resources effectively.

l. Experience communicating and coordinating effectively with a variety of agency

4.7 Geospatial Web/Application Developer

a. Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, or other scientific degree with significant coursework in geographic information systems, computer science and programming.

b. Minimum 3 years of geospatial application development experience with Bachelor’s degree or 2 years with an advanced degree.

c. Demonstrated experience in developing applications in .NET, Java, or other relevant languages and APIs related to web mapping and GIS applications.

d. Demonstrated experience working and/or developing in the ArcGIS Server environment.

e. Demonstrated experience creating and managing map/data services and web-based content including both SOAP and REST services.

f. Extensive knowledge in web development technologies (HTML, HTML5, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, etc.).

g. Demonstrated experience communicating effectively (oral and written).

4.8 Geospatial Technician

a. University/college degree, professional certification, or relevant coursework in geography, geographic information systems, or remote sensing or a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience. Experience in earth sciences and knowledge of airborne/satellite imagery is preferred.

b. Introductory level skills with Forest Service enterprise geospatial software (i.e. ERDAS Imagine and ESRI ArcGIS).

c. Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a project team.

d. Demonstrated experience communicating effectively (oral and written).

4.9 Geospatial/IT Systems Manager

a. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.

b. Minimum 8 years of experience in managing high capacity computing and storage environment (Linux and Windows) with Bachelor’s degree or 5 years with advanced degree. Experience in managing IT systems that support enterprise-scale geospatial operations is preferred.

c. Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, client maintenance, and IT system development.

d. Experience managing specialized geospatial data acquisition, management, and distribution systems (conduct near real time satellite antenna/ground station operations, maintain nationwide high resolution digital photography archives, serve Lidar data products, etc.).

e. Demonstrated expertise in managing IT systems that facilitate operational geospatial data processing and dissemination.

f. Demonstrated experience in managing enterprise geospatial software (ERDAS, ESRI, eCognition, etc.).

g. Demonstrated experience assessing priorities, balancing workloads, and allocating staff resources effectively.

h. Demonstrated experience assessing requirements; developing scopes of work; identifying constraints, estimating effort level; defining deliverables, coordinating staff resources;

and reporting accomplishments.

i. Demonstrated expertise in preparing performance testing results, technical reports, and other publications.

j. Demonstrated experience at implementing and managing data provisioning applications (i.e. ERDAS Apollo, ArcGIS Server, Data Doors, etc.).

k. Experience achieving computer system objectives by gathering pertinent data; identifying and evaluating options; recommending a course of action.

l. Experience communicating and coordinating effectively with a variety of agency

4.10 Geospatial/IT Systems Specialist

a. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.

b. Minimum 5 years of experience administering IT systems in a high capacity computing and storage environment (Linux and Windows).

c. Demonstrated experience installing, configuring, administering and maintaining file and application servers, databases, as well as computer equipment and software applications.

d. Demonstrated experience at implementing and maintaining data provisioning applications (includes expertise in relevant scripting and programming languages).

e. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues and rapidly identify and implement solutions.

f. Experience achieving IT objectives by gathering pertinent data; identifying and evaluating options; recommending courses of action.

g. Experience assessing existing IT systems, analyzing potential risks, and implementing strategies to enhance computing capacity and performance.

h. Demonstrated experience communicating effectively (oral and written).

4.11 Geospatial/IT Systems Technician

a. University or other college accredited degree/certification in information technology or a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.

b. Demonstrated knowledge of the latest operating systems, network protocols and security standards.

c. Demonstrated experience in installing and maintaining computer hardware (desktops, laptops, servers, network storage devices, etc.) and enterprise geospatial software (ERDAS, ESRI, eCognition, etc.).

d. Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining geospatial applications/services and associated data products.

e. Demonstrated experience communicating effectively (oral and written).

4.12 Geospatial Professional Communicator

a. Bachelor’s degree related to communications studies, public relations, journalism, marketing, graphic design, or physical/biological/environmental/natural resources discipline with substantive coursework in event planning, graphic communications, advertising, and news writing.

b. Minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting and managing internal and external communications.

c. Demonstrated experience communicating effectively in oral,written, and digital forms.

d. Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a project team.

e. Demonstrated experience designing electronic and printed media products (e.g. websites, publications, newsletters, booklets, directories, brochures, presentations, etc.).

C.5 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TASK/CRITICAL SUBTASKS

5.1 Performance

RSAC and GSTC personnel provide services, consults, and works in many different arrangements with Forest Service units from the Washington Office to field offices, such as Ranger Districts.

Major deliverables from this contract will be completed projects, geospatial data, training modules and training/awareness delivered to field units. Reports summarizing these projects and activities, and training/awareness materials will be written for groups with different levels of understanding of geospatial technologies. Primary recipients of technology will be forest resource managers, and similar groups, with very little knowledge of technologies. Therefore, special attention is required in preparation and presentation of information, especially delivery of training at the proper level.

The purpose of reports and other communications will be to summarize the resource problem, describe the methods developed or recommended for operational use, provide cost information, and in general inform others about applications of geospatial technologies.

5.2 Task Order Award Process

Task orders issued through this contract are limited strictly for work ordered by GSTC and RSAC. No outside units or agencies are authorized to issue task orders under this contract.

To initiate a task order, a statement of work, schedule of items, task order specific quality assurance plan, government estimate, and IAS (Integrated Acquisition System) requisitions will be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO). The schedule of items shall identify all applicable line item(s), a subtotal price for each category, and a total price for the task order. All awarded task orders shall be firm fixed price.

Performance of each project shall include the following:

1. Preparation of a Project Plan – such plan shall be developed in collaboration with project partners, and shall include a clear and concise objective, a list of tasks, schedule to accomplish these tasks, anticipated results and deliverable products, cost breakdown, quality assurance procedures, list of reports and/or publications, and technology transfer.

2. Performance of specific project tasks, as outlined in the plan, this includes: gathering background information, coordination with project partners, collection of data, analysis, project documentation, delivery dates, etc.

3. Preparation of final project report, Remote Sensing Tips, training materials, briefing papers and presentation materials, posters and other items necessary to disseminate the information.

4. Technology transfer which includes a variety of activities such as: on-site support, training and workshops held at various Forest Service field offices and at RSAC, and meetings with various groups within the Forest Service and other organizations, and related activities.

C.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN - REQUIREMENTS

See Attachment A, Quality Assurance Plan. Individual Quality Assurance Plan will be included with each task order.

C.7 CONTRACT TRANSITION

7.1 Phase-In

A smooth and orderly transition between the Contractor and the predecessor Contractor is necessary to assure minimum disruption to vital Contractor services and Government activities.

The Contractor shall not disrupt official Government business or in any way interfere with the assigned duties of the predecessor Contractor's employees. The Contractor may notify the predecessor Contractor's employees that the Contractor will be assuming services upon the Contract start date and may distribute business cards, employment applications, brochures, and other company information to the predecessor Contractor's employees while they are on duty, provided that there is no interference with the Contract employee's assigned duties (e.g. during "off hours" or during relief or lunch breaks). However, the Contractor shall not interview, recruit, schedule interviews, or conduct extensive discussions with the predecessor Contractor's employees while they are on duty.

7.1.1 Transition Plan. The Contractor shall provide a transition plan as part of their proposal.

The Contractor shall provide a transition plan as part of their proposal. The transition plan shall include at a minimum a process for transitioning predecessor employees; recruitment of new employees; and a strategy for implementing supervisory functions.

7.1.2 Phase-Out of Contract and Continuity of Services. The contractor shall provide a list of with the total number of employees and their names performing on the Contract with any applicable suitability and certification expiration dates when requested by the CO in preparation for a new solicitation for the follow-on services. Prior to Contract expiration and after a follow-on contract is awarded, the Contractor shall exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient transition to a successor contractor.

After a new Contract is awarded, the Contractor shall disclose necessary personnel records sufficient to allow the successor Contractor to conduct interviews for possible transition (if the Contractor is not awarded the successor Contract). These records shall be provided to the successor at least 10 days prior to date of Contract expiration. If any incumbent employees are selected by the successor and are agreeable to the change, the incumbent Contractor should cooperate to grant the employees release at a mutually agreed date.

C.8 TRAINING

At the discretion of the Government additional training may be required to operate Geographic Information System software, software developed internally, or components that fall under the terms of this contract. In most instances 3 to 4 contract employees will receive complete training and then be required to train other employees with their company.

Upon approval of the Government the Contractor may enhance or improve existing software processes or procedures to streamline functionality, as long as the product specifications are not altered. The Contactor shall be required to provide documentation and training to government employees on any process improvements made to the software. Negotiations will determine cost share of additional training.

The contract employees are required to take mandatory yearly training including but not limited to USDA Information Security Awareness Training, Records Management, and Safety Journey.

C.9 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Any required travel, domestic or international, will be identified in the Task Order. The contractor will be reimbursed for travel expenses while in travel status on government business only in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. For reimbursement, claims for expenses (except per diem expenses) must be supported by signed, dated receipts bearing the name of the vendor and the signature of the sales person.

9.1 Travel Costs

Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) shall apply to all travel. When travel is required, the contractor shall employ the most economical and efficient means of travel, including number of hours for travel.

a. Travel and Per Diem: Travel may be required to other locations in support of tasks described in this statement of work. It is anticipated that the contractor will be required to travel to obtain technical information and/or training relative to supporting specified tasks or work orders. Prior to incurring any travel expenses, contractor personnel must obtain a written authorization from the Project Officer that approves approximate travel, dates, expected duration, origin and destination, purpose, estimated costs and the number and names of personnel traveling. Contractor expense reports shall be prepared and processed in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).

Anticipated travel:

Trip Location Purpose(s) Duration

To be determined To be Identified per Task Order To be determined and Identified per Task Order

b. Airfare:…