EXHIBIT A HARDWARE SOFTWARE AND DATA PROCESSING PROCEDURES.pdf
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- Rocky Mountain Research Station Forest Inventory & Analysis Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 1284LL26Q0032
- Issued by
- Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document is a technical procedures manual for the Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program detailing hardware, software, and data processing requirements for contractors.
Hardware Requirements: Contractors must provide Personal Data Recorders (PDRs) meeting specific standards, including Trimble Ranger 7 or Juniper Systems Allegro MX/Allegro 2 units with minimum 128MB RAM and 8GB flash storage (with government technical support), or Juniper Systems Allegro CE/CX with 128MB RAM/512MB flash storage without technical support. GPS units must be capable of averaging with specifications detailed in the RMRS FIA P2 Field Procedures manual. Survey-grade GNSS units must be Javad brand capable of collecting L1 and L2 frequencies with both GPS and GLONASS satellite constellation data, specifically the Javad Triumph-2 (L2+GLONASS) or equivalent.
Software and Computer Requirements: Contractors must provide a personal computer or laptop with Microsoft Windows 11/10 operating system, Java Version 8 Update 121 or later, and Microsoft Office 2013 or later (Office 365 preferred) including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams. Systems require email capability, internet access, current antivirus software, and MIDAS database access with username and password authentication for downloading historical data, receiving PDR updates, and uploading completed data. Data Processing: Contractors must use government-provided data recorder software to enter and edit collected data, download the latest historical data files from MIDAS before starting plots, resolve all errors and critical warnings with detailed explanations, and upload plots according to the Performance Work Statement Section 11.0 and Attachment 2 (Government Quality Assurance Plan). Software updates must be obtained from the MIDAS website before editing and processing plots.
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RMRS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND DATA
PROCESSING PROCEDURES
USDA Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS)
RMRS Contact:
Jeremy Hamblin Jeremy.hamblin@usda.gov
Updated January 2025 mailto:Jeremy.hamblin@usda.gov
PERSONAL DATA RECORDER
The Contractor shall provide a Personal Data Recorder (PDR) meeting the following specifications:
• Technical support provided by The Government:
o Trimble Ranger 7 o Juniper systems Allegro MX/Allegro 2 o All units must have a minimum of 128MB RAM/8GB flash storage
• NO technical support provided by The Government:
o Juniper Systems Allegro CE/CX minimum of 128MB RAM/512MB flash storage o Any other make/model
• The above listed PDRs are required because data collection software has been designed to run on specific machines. Other makes or models may not perform as intended.
• It is anticipated over the life of this contract some changes in data editing software may be made. As such changes are required, upgrades will be provided by the Government.
PERSONAL COMPUTER/LAPTOP
The Contractor shall provide a personal computer with the following specifications and software:
• Microsoft Windows 11/10 operating system
• Java Version 8 Update 121 or later
• Microsoft Office 2013 or later Office 365 preferred o PowerPoint o Word o Excel o Microsoft Teams
• Email capability to communicate with the COR and receive data collection and contract information.
• Internet access and compatible operating system to interact with the FIA database, currently MIDAS, to download historical data, receive PDR updates, and transfer completed data to the database.
o Install programs for MIDAS, supporting software will be distributed via the MIDAS website.
o Updates to the system will be distributed through the MIDAS website with a username and password login for each contractor.
• Current and updated Antivirus software on any computer used to house FIA data.
GPS Unit:
The Contractor provided GPS (Global Positioning System) unit(s) shall have the following specifications:
• Capable of averaging
• Description of datum and position format is detailed in the RMRS FIA P2 Field Procedures manual, Appendix C (Garmin and HPGNSS Operating Instructions).
SUBMETER GNSS:
The Contractor provided survey grade GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) unit(s) shall have the following specifications:
• Be a Javad brand unit with the ability to collect both L1 and L2 frequencies and both GPS and GLONASS satellite constellation data.
• GNSS units that currently (with manufactures continued support) fulfil these requirements depending on the options that are purchased include the Javad Triumph-2 (L2+GLONASS).
DATA PROCESSING PROCEDURES:
• Data Recorder Software - The contractor shall use the Government-provided data recorder software to enter and edit the collected data.
o The Contractor shall download the latest version of historical data files from MIDAS website before starting the plot.
o The Contractor shall resolve all errors/critical warnings and provide a detailed explanation for all critical warnings before uploading the plot to the MIDAS website.
o Explanations are entered in a text box associated with each warning or critical warning in the MIDAS Mobile application.
• Software Updates - The software may be updated during the period of performance.
o Contractors shall login to the MIDAS website and receive updates before editing, processing, and uploading the plots to MIDAS for completion/payment.
o PDRs shall be updated at these times.
• Plot Editing Tools- The contractor shall use the latest MIDASMobile, MidasTablet or MIDAS Control Panel software to edit each plot.
COMPLETED ELECTRONIC DATA SUBMISSION FOR EACH PLOT:
• After successfully uploading plots to the MIDAS website server, each plot shall be submitted according to:
o Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 11.0 – Performance Requirement Measures o Attachment 2 in the PWS – Government Quality Assurance Plan
| PERSONAL DATA RECORDER |
| The Contractor shall provide a Personal Data Recorder (PDR) meeting the following specifications: |
| PERSONAL COMPUTER/LAPTOP |
| The Contractor shall provide a personal computer with the following specifications and software: |
| o PowerPoint |
| o Word |
| o Excel |
| o Microsoft Teams |
| GPS Unit: |
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