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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation Number: 140L3726Q0119 Agency: Bureau of Land Management, Washington State Office Title: Terrestrial AIM Data Collection Services Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside

Description BLM intends to award a commercial services contract for terrestrial Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) data collection supporting ESR and Fuels management in eastern Washington.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, vehicles, materials, and incidentals in accordance with the attached SOW.

Competition Competitive acquisition using FAR Part 12 (RFO) commercial services procedures. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Only responsible small business concerns under NAICS 541620 will be considered for award.

Requirement Base Requirement: Collection of terrestrial AIM data at approximately 85 monitoring plots.

Option: up to 250 additional plots.

NAICS: 541620, size standard $19M

PSC: F099

Period of Performance October 1, 2026 through January 31, 2028.

Place of Performance BLM-administered lands in eastern Washington.

Quote Submission Submit technical quotation, pricing, and past performance by the date identified in the solicitation.

Attachments

1. Statement of Work

2. Pricing Schedule

3. Evaluation Factors (clauses and provisions)

4. Maps

5. Clauses and Provisions

6. Wage Determination

Quoters Submission:

Quoters shall submit all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the solicitation requirements, including technical capability, pricing, past performance, and all completed solicitation documents.

Award

The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible quoter whose quotation represents the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors identified in

FAR 52.212-2.

Key Dates

Questions Due: July 21, 2026 Responses Posted: On or about July 23, 2026 Quotes Due: July 28, 2026, 0900 MDT

Submit questions electronically to:

linda_neely@ios.doi.gov by deadline stated above.

Additional Information

Offerors must be actively registered in SAM at the time required by the solicitation, in accordance with FAR 4.1102.

For small business assistance, contact https://www.apexaccelerators.us/.

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Expanding Grazing Data Collection, Spokane ESR and Fuels

Scope of Work

1. INTRODUCTION

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages millions of acres of land within the state of Washington. The BLM Washington is collecting terrestrial data in eastern Washington as part of Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) and Fuels management work. This work will also provide necessary insights into treatment effectiveness and will expedite the land health permit process.

This scope of work is for terrestrial data collection. The requisite scope of work includes 85 terrestrial plots in the 2027 field season as reflected in Table 1.

This scope of work also includes optional task 5 to increase the number of required terrestrial plots by up to 50 plots as stated below in Paragraph 3.5.

2. BACKGROUND

2.1 Period of Performance

The base year for this contract is from 10/1/26 to 1/31/2028 with data collection occurring during

Table 1. Period of Performance.

Description Begin Date(s) End Date(s)

85 (2027) plots 10/1/2026 01/31/2028

2.2 Regulatory Guidance

Terrestrial Data - The contractor shall be responsible for collecting terrestrial data at targeted and randomly distributed points on BLM administered lands throughout Washington. Data collection occurs in accordance with Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems: 2nd Edition (Herrick et al. 2022)found on the https://www.blm.gov/aim website. At all plots, core methods as described in the Monitoring Manual will be followed in addition to the following three contingent methods collected in Survey123 software: 1) sagebrush shape, 2) tallest perennial herbaceous height measurement at every 5th LPI, 3) forb abundance. Additional supplemental methods maybe be requested by BLM project leads on some plots, these include: 1) Visual Obstruction Recording, and 2) Density of Deep Rooted Perennial Grasses. See Section 3.2.3.2 for details on contingent data collection methods. Data collection dates at all plots shall begin no earlier than April 20 and shall end no later than September 30.

2.3 Project Timeline and Deadlines

Sample point/plot coordinates provided to contractor: Terrestrial (April) Training and calibration: Terrestrial (April) Data collection begins after training and calibration All data provided to the BLM-NOC Terrestrial (November 10). Brief project implementation report submitted, table of contents to be provided by the BLM Terrestrial.

End of period of performance January 31,2028.

2.4 Location Conditions

Data collection often occurs in remote locations, where cellular connection is unavailable or inconsistent. The BLM recommends that field crews be prepared to camp in primitive conditions over several days and to collect data in multi-day “hitches” to minimize travel time. Under oversight of the contractor’s project/crew manager, field crews shall be responsible for safety and for appropriate coordination with local BLM field offices regarding access across private lands, rejection of sample points, and/or protection of local resources. In addition to attending the BLM provided field training, contractor personnel will need to attend a general orientation at the local field offices to be informed of local issues, safety measures, and resource concerns.

Contractors will be required to include an example hitch schedule and safety plan as part of their submission. Contractors will be required to submit a hitch schedule, with planned plots and InReach contact information to the BLM State Coordinator ahead of each hitch.

3. SCOPE / TASKS

3.1 TASK 1 - COORDINATION

Once the contract is awarded, coordination is required between the contractor and BLM Washington State Office Data Collection Coordinator, local Field Office Leads and National AIM Team as described in Table 2.

Table 2. Terrestrial AIM implementation roles and responsibilities.

Responsible parties

Data collection phase Task

National

AIM

Team

State Office Lead

Field Office/Pr oject Lead

Contractor Crew

Manager

Contractor Data

Collector Crew

Field season preparation

Hire/onboard field crews Lead

Equipment purchasing, calibration, set-up Assist Assist Lead

Safety training Lead Participate

Pre-training materials Co-lead Co-lead Participate Participate Participate

Field training (typically in late April or early May) Assist Lead Co-lead* Participate*

Understand the design Assist Lead Participate Participate

Identify targeted sample points and points for merging (if applicable) Assist Assist Lead Assist

Identify point for measurement of contingent/supplemental indicators Assist Assist Lead

Office point evaluation Assist Assist Lead Assist

Provide landowner contacts Lead

Contact landowners for permission where needed Assist Lead Assist Assist

Data collection during field season

Hitch planning (e.g., timing, access) Assist Lead Assist

Crew check-in and safety Lead Participate

Monitoring Manual and Data Management Protocol assistance Assist Assist Assist Lead Participate

Field Maps/Survey 123 assistance Lead Assist Co-lead Participate

Data collection Assist Lead

Field QC of data in Survey123 Co-lead Co-lead

Office QC of data Lead

Regular data checks Participate Participate Participate Lead Participate

Design and data management

Weekly update of web map Lead

Assist

Data backup Assist Assist Lead

Data submission Assist Assist Lead

QA/QC Field orientation and calibration Lead Participate

Field QC of data Lead

Critical concepts of QC Assist Lead Participate

QC of field data Assist Assist Lead Participate

Early-season checks Participate

Co-lead

Participate Co-lead Participate

End of season checks Participate Co-lead Participate Co-lead Participate

QC of computed field indicators

Co-lead Assist Lead

After field season

Ensure final data submission meets standards Assist Assist Assist Lead Lead

Field season report submission Lead

*See Data Management and QAQC Protocol for guidelines on who should attend training and how often

3.1.1 Post Award Kick Off Meeting.

After award, the contractor shall coordinate a meeting with the COR and BLM Washington State Office lead to discuss the survey design, field methodologies, training, and to answer any questions related to the monitoring effort.

3.1.2 Pre-Collection Meeting.

At least one month prior to data collection, the contractor shall coordinate an additional meeting with the COR, BLM Washington State Office, and Field Office leads to discuss sample order strategy, point and reach evaluation criteria, and to answer any remaining questions related to the monitoring effort. Sample points and reaches shall be available in ArcGIS Online (AGOL) at least 30 days prior to the start of data collection. If a sample point or reach must be rejected in the field, the point shall be replaced in accordance with the standards outlined in the official AIM point rejection protocol found in the Data Management Protocol document (https://www.blm.gov/aim/resources).

Upon request the contractor will allow BLM employees (including and beyond project leads) or public lands stakeholders such as permittees or members of the public to attend and observe monitoring efforts to ensure data is being collected in compliance with the methodologies as described.

3.1.3 Hitch Schedule.

The contractor shall provide the COR, BLM State Office lead, and respective Field Office lead with a hitch schedule including dates of field work and planned sample points and planned access routes prior to each hitch. To ensure BLM Field Office leads, have time to review and comment on the hitch schedule, the draft hitch schedule shall be provided to the COR, State Office Lead, and the respective Field Office lead at least one week in advance of each hitch. Given the interdependence of sample point progress among hitches, and unforeseen circumstances or access challenges, a need for flexibility in specific hitch plans is acknowledged. Hitch plans not submitted sufficiently in advance may not be reviewed by BLM project leads.

3.1.4 Field Orientation and Calibration Exercises.

Contractor is responsible for ensuring that field crews can identify local plants to species or sub-species, either by providing specialized local information or training, or by requiring formal education background of crew members.

3.2 TASK 2 – DATA COLLECTION

3.2.1 Timeframe -

Data collection shall begin as specified in Section 2.3 ‘Project Timelines and Deadlines’. Data collection must occur between April 20th and September 30th with few exceptions (e.g., for unique weather conditions). This timeframe generally corresponds to when vegetation is most readily identifiable in accordance with the most current version of the Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems, and contingent methodologies as described below. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that data is collected within the timeframe described in Section 2.3 for optimal vegetative expression, according to climate and local phenology.

3.2.2 Terrain and Systems - Terrestrial

Sample points may be >3 miles from a road (includes 4-wheel drive roads or “jeep trails”) so off trail navigation and moderate hiking will be required for many plots. See Table 2 Roles and Responsibilities for specific roles of office and field evaluations, trip planning, data collection, protocol assistance, and other data collection related tasks. The most current version of the Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems found on the https://www.blm.gov/aim website shall be followed. Upon request, the contractor shall allow BLM employees and/or stakeholders such as permittees or members of the public to attend and observe monitoring efforts.

3.2.3 Data Methods -Terrestrial

The contractor shall follow the latest version of the Terrestrial AIM Data Management Protocol, which includes the Calibration Protocol, Rejection Protocol, and Data Backup Protocol, and can be found on https://www.blm.gov/aim/resources.

Plot layout shall typically include three 25 meter transects arranged in a spoke with a bearing of 0°, 120° and 240°. Orientation of points shall be done using magnetic north with no correction for declination. In some cases, alternate transect layouts shall be used. These plots will be identified in advance and will be available to the crews on the Field Maps for the sample design.

Samples points designated as revisits shall be identified with appropriate changes in method collection and with guidance on office plot monument preferences.

3.2.3.1 Core Methods -Terrestrial

Core methods shall be completed at each plot and shall include the following (with adjustments regarding revisits in accordance with the revisit guidance):

Plot Characterization Plot center shall be monumented with capped rebar or similar, where noted as required by a Field Office Plot Observation Photos

Photos shall be taken and provided to BLM in the Survey123 data collection application.

A photo shall be taken from the start and end of each Transect facing away and towards the plot center (total of six photos, two for each transect) and one photo of soil pit. Additional photos maybe be requested to capture key features of interest.

Line-point Intercept (LPI) LPI observations shall be made every 0.5m along each 25m transect, for a total of at least 150-point observations per plot.

Vegetation Height

Vegetation heights shall be recorded at every 5th LPI observation, per Table 1.

Gap Intercept

Gap intercept shall be collected along each 25m transect, for a total of 75m of gap intercept data per plot.

Soil Aggregate Stability 18 soil surface samples shall be collected and tested for stability along three transects (six per transect line).

Plot-Level Species Inventory

Plants shall be identified to species whenever possible except for sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata and Artemisia arbuscula), which shall be identified to the sub-species level.

3.2.3.2 Contingent and Supplemental Methods -Terrestrial

Contingent and supplemental methods shall be completed as indicated below. All data will be collected in Survey123.

Contingent methods include:

Sagebrush shape line-point intercept, the shape of the sagebrush shall be recorded (spreading or columnar) as described in the 2019 Modified HAF v. 2.0 guide (p. 14, Attachment 1).

Please note that the 2019 Modified HAF was developed by BLM Idaho for use across the western United States where sagebrush ecosystems are present.

Second herbaceous height measurement at every 5th LPI The Core Methods manual states on page 37: “Record only one height for each plant type (woody or herbaceous) if present.” For this Contract, vegetation heights shall be recorded for three classes as described in the 2019 Modified HAF v. 2.0 guide (p. 13, attachment 2): “tallest woody, tallest herbaceous species (annual or perennial), and second tallest herbaceous species (perennial)”.

Plant abundance During the Plot-Level Species Inventory, as described in the Core Methods manual (p.

55), an estimate of the abundance of each species shall be made using the following categories and as described in the current Terrestrial Data Management Protocol (found on https://www.blm.gov/aim/resources):

1-5 individuals 6-10 individuals 11-100 individuals 101-500 individuals 501-1000 individuals >1000 individuals

BLM project leads may request the following supplemental methods on some plots:

Visual Obstruction Recording Density of Deep Rooted Perennial Grasses

3.2.4 Monitoring Methods

All questions regarding monitoring methodology that are not answered by the most current version of the Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems found on the https://www.blm.gov/aim website and other technical guides, as provided, shall first be addressed by the contractor, and then the BLM State Office lead, if further guidance is needed.

3.2.5 Electronic Capture Devices

Electronic data capture while field sampling is required by the BLM. In the event that electronic data capture is not possible due to unforeseen circumstances, any data that is collected using paper forms shall be entered into Field Maps/Survey123 no later than ten working days after data collection takes place. The data shall be error-checked in detail after it is entered into Survey123.

Refer to the Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems – Second Edition and Terrestrial Data Management Protocol in the Field Crew Data Management section for additional information, found on the www.blm.gov/aim website.

Contractor is responsible for providing and setting up electronic capture devices with the current versions of AIM data capture applications. A list of these applications can be found on the AIM Data Capture Applications page: https://www.blm.gov/aim/resources Data Capture Applications.

Prior to fieldwork, applications must be populated with fields and picklists appropriate for the Field Office.

3.2.6 Rejected Points

If a point must be rejected in the field, in accordance with the standards outlined in the Terrestrial Data Management Protocol (found at https://www.blm.gov/aim/resources under Data Management Protocols), the contractor shall move on to one of the next sample points, as directed. If a point that BLM has identified for plant voucher collection is rejected, the contractor shall contact the BLM within five business days to identify an appropriate replacement point for the voucher collections.

3.2.7 Private Land Access

The contractor shall coordinate with BLM regarding private land access issues. If private land will be crossed in the process of collecting the data, the contractor shall contact the private landowner to acquire permission to cross their land. Contact information will be provided by the BLM field office project lead, if available. To comply with State law, private land permission shall be granted before the contractor crosses private land to comply with State law.

3.3 TASK 3 – QUALITY CONTROL AND DATA TRACKING

The contractor shall follow and implement the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) steps outlined in the most current version of the Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems and the latest Terrestrial Field Crew Data Management Protocol (https://www.blm.gov/aim/resources Monitoring Protocols). The contractor shall complete the appropriate sections in Field Maps/Survey123 to show that the data has been checked for errors.

3.3.1 Calibration

During or before the first hitch, the contractor shall work with the BLM Field Office lead(s) to complete a field orientation and calibration (See Table 2). Field orientation and calibration is described in detail in the most current Terrestrial Data Management Protocol.

The contractor shall maintain Calibration Plots in Survey123 using the calibration option. These Calibration Plots will be seen in real time as soon as the information is uploaded for state office and appropriate Field Office lead(s) to review regularly.

3.3.2 Survey123

Field data shall be submitted via Survey123. Any data that is collected using paper forms shall be entered into Field Maps/Survey123 no later than ten working days after data collection takes place. The data shall be error-checked in detail after it is entered into Survey123. The procedure for entering the data can be found in the most current version of the Terrestrial Data Management Protocol in the Field Crew Data Management section. The best management practices for this can be found in the most current version of the Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems.

3.4 TASK 4 – CONTRACTOR SUBMITTED DATA

3.4.1 Survey Synchronization

Completed surveys shall be uploaded to (synchronized with) the AIM enterprise database at the end of each day or as often as it is possible to connect to a Wi-Fi or cellular network with adequate bandwidth. When working in remote areas where it is not possible to connect regularly, backing up survey forms is recommended. The procedure for this is described in the latest version of the Terrestrial Data Management Protocols found at: https://www.blm.gov/aim/resources.

All data will be provided to the BLM in an electronic format by the date specified in Project Timelines and Deadlines above, and as described in Section 3.3. Final field data should be submitted within the Field Maps and Survey 123 applications, while the fate of sampled and evaluated plots should be tracked in the webmap.

3.4.2 Project Implementation Report

A complete project implementation report shall be submitted at the end of the field season as specified above in Section 2.3 Project Timelines and Deadlines.

3.5 TASK OPTIONAL TASK 5 – QUANTITY INCREASE OF DATA POINTS

At any time during contract performance, the Contracting Officer (CO) may notify the contractor of its intent to exercise Optional Task 5 in accordance with the applicable contract clause. Upon receipt of the executed modification to exercise Optional Task 5, the contractor shall be responsible for collecting data at additional targeted and/or randomly distributed plots, up to but not more than 50 plots. Data collection at these additional points shall follow the same procedures, guidance, and standards as described for all data collection points as stated in this Scope of Work.

The quantity of additional points required shall not exceed 50. There is no guarantee of this additional work described under Optional Task 5; therefore, the contractor shall not perform any services without an executed modification from the CO.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall furnish the following list of equipment in performance of this contract.

4.1 Gear and Electronic Devices

All terrestrial AIM gear, including electronic devices for data capture and equipment required to collect contingent indicators, is listed in the equipment checklist provided at https://www.blm.gov/aim/resources and also below.

o Electronic data capture tablets for Field Maps/Survey 123 data collection. Tablets shall use either Android or iOS operating systems and be upgradable to the current version of their respective operating system, for compatibility with listed applications.

o 10 megapixel or better digital camera o GPS device o Compass o The contractor is responsible for all other materials needed to successfully complete the monitoring including but not limited to:

Shovel 2mm Soil sieve Transect tapes and stakes Soil Stability kit Munsell soil color chart Plant press Plant books Monument markers (rebar stakes with aluminum caps) will be supplied by the contractor Gear for fire safety during the fire season

4.2 Field Vehicles

4.2.1 Four Wheel Drive

Field vehicle (a 4-wheel drive (4X4) vehicle with high clearance is required and all terrain 10-ply tires are highly recommended.

4.2.2 Utility/All-Terrain Vehicle

A UTV/ATV may be needed to access some points. UTV/ATV equipment needed to access a point will be at the discretion of, and supplied by, the contractor. In using UTV/ATV equipment to access sites, no sustained impact to resource values should occur. Motorized access to wilderness or wilderness study areas will not be allowed, unless by written permission of the appropriate BLM Field Office manager. In using equipment to access sites, no sustained impact to resource values should occur.

5. PERSONNEL & QUALIFICATIONS

5.1 Key Personnel: Project/Crew Manager

5.1.1 Project/Crew Manager Qualifications

The contractor shall designate a project/crew manager as its primary point of contact and to lead implementation of tasks as identified herein. At a minimum, the designated project/crew manager shall have the following education and experience:

Master’s or PhD degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline such as environmental science, combination of the plant, hydrology, and soil sciences, and natural resources management; and A minimum of five years of professional experience managing field crews relevant to the collection of terrestrial rangeland data in eastern Washington; and Extensive knowledge of the flora and soils of eastern Washington; and A minimum of five years of professional experience working in post fire environments in eastern Washington; and A minimum of five years of professional experience of Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation treatments; and A minimum of five years of professional experience managing crews working in remote field conditions, including using InReach Devices; and Extensive experience using Field Maps and developing Survey123 surveys; and Experience leading field training for terrestrial Assessment, Inventory and

Monitoring (AIM).

5.1.2 Replacement Approval

Key personnel assigned to this contract shall not be removed or replaced without prior written pe

5.1.3 Personnel Availability

The contractor shall immediately notify the COR when key personnel are unavailable for work

Checklist for Key Personnel:

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline such as environmental science, combination of the plant, hydrology, and soil sciences, and natural resources management; and

A minimum of five years of professional experience managing complex projects and/or field crews relevant to the collection of terrestrial rangeland data in eastern Washington.

Extensive knowledge of the flora and soils of eastern Washington A minimum of five years of professional experience working in post fire environments in eastern Washington A minimum of five years of professional experience working in Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation treatments A minimum of five years of professional experience managing crews working in remote field conditions, including using InReach Devices.

Extensive experience using Field Maps and developing Survey123 surveys.

Experience leading field training for terrestrial Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM).

5.2 Field crew

A minimum of two individuals, forming one crew, will be required at each monitoring site. Each crew will have one crew lead, responsible for the contractor data collection crew responsibilities noted in Table 3.

Collectively, the individuals in the crew who participate in collecting monitoring data will need to have the following qualifications:

Field Botanist or Rangeland Management Specialist Field Soil Scientist

These individuals need to be able to identify the plant species of eastern OR and Washington to the species level see section 3.1.4 above that states that the contractor is responsible for ensuring that field crews can identify local plants to species or sub-species, either by providing specialized local information or training, or by requiring formal education background of crew members.

5.3 Terrestrial AIM Core Methods Training

All individuals present for data collection must have successfully completed Terrestrial AIM core methods training provided by the BLM at least once in three years. Information about these trainings is available at https://www.blm.gov/aim/strategy.

5.3.1 Online Prerequisites/Pre-training

a technician needs to be replaced within a field season by a technician who has not attended training in last three years, then the crew manager who is trained in AIM within the last three years, must accompany the new technician in the field for the first three plots/reaches.

Furthermore, all pre-

Crew member attendance at yearly terrestrial AIM trainings in Washington is preferred. If a crew member joins a crew after formal training is available, the crew member shall review online training on AIM and AIM methods and must demonstrate adequate calibration with other crew members before collecting data.

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION AND PROPERTY

Any information including GIS data needed to complete the project will be furnished upon request. Access will vary from public access to access across private land. Most plots will need to be accessed by a 4-wheel drive vehicle or UTV, and by foot. Contact with private landowners will occur prior to access by the contractor and coordinated with the BLM Project Lead.

6.1 ESRI Access

The BLM will provide the contractor with access to ESRI feature services of the sample points that have been reviewed against office rejection criteria, as well as the associated coordinate locations. If feature services are not available or accessible, the BLM may elect to provide this information in GIS format or CSV spreadsheet. Any other information including GIS data needed to complete the data collection will be considered upon request. The Government will not supply any other information, equipment, or property for completion of this contract.

7. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The contractor shall provide all personnel, resources, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the services required in this contract SOW.

8. QUALITY

The Government will measure Quality based on the following Table 6 – Performance Requirement Summary (PRS):

10.1 Table 6 – Performance Requirement Summary (PRS)

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

METHOD OF

REVIEW

Overall

Timeliness – All contract documentation and contract requirements submitted within required milestone timeframe(s).

Accuracy – all documents conform to formatting requirements, agency directives, department directives and the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Professional – All Documents are well organized, grammatically correct and demonstrate sound professional evaluation and analysis.

95% BLM COR review

Task 1 Coordination

The contractor shall meet with each Field Office lead on at least one occasion before beginning data collection. The BLM is notified of expected sampling schedules prior to each field hitch by email. The contractor shall hire crew members and ensure the crew members attend training. The contractor shall allow BLM employees or stakeholders, such as permittees or members of the public to attend and observe monitoring efforts to ensure data is being collected in compliance with the methodologies described in the Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems and the latest Terrestrial Field Crew Data Management Protocol (https://www.blm.gov/aim/resources Monitoring Protocols.

99% BLM COR review

Task 2 Data Collection

The data will be collected using the required methodologies and will be 100% complete. 100% BLM COR review

Task 3 Quality Control and

Data Tracking

Quality of data submitted to the BLM demonstrates that QA/QC has occurred. Quality of analyses and reports submitted to the BLM demonstrates that careful work and review has occurred. Reports and analyses are complete and on time. The BLM will be allowed 15 days to ensure data quality prior to acceptance.

100% BLM COR review

Task 4 Provide Data to the

BLM

BLM receives the data in Survey 123 and web maps as described in Tasks 2 and 3. Data is received by November 10, 2027. Data is accessible and usable for analysis purposes. A complete project implementation report is submitted by November 10, 2027.

100% BLM COR review

Optional Task 5 Added Data Points

All of the above stated standards apply to Optional Task 5, as applicable

All of the above stated AQL percentages apply to Optional Task 5, as applicable

BLM COR review

9 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACT EMPLOYEES: All contract personnel are required to identify themselves as contractors. Whether attending meetings, answering Government telephones, or working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties, they must make their status known to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees.

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Item Description Estimated Quantity

Unit of Measure

Unit Price/Plot with included tech expertise

Total, with included technical expertise

Terrestrial Plots - Base 85 Plots $ $

Terrestrial Plots - Optional 50 Plots $ $

TOTAL $

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 10/1/26 – 12/31/27

ESTIMATED START WORK DATE: 10/1/26

THIS REQUIREMENT IS SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.

(END OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS)

Proposed Period of Performance (if different from RFQ):

Business Name:

UEI or CAGE #:

Phone Number:

Email:

Contact Name:

Signature:

Date:

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/far

Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

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52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (AUG 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work. (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)

52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (AUG 1996)

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph

(d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

(End of Clause)

1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996)

After completion of work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a release of claims against the United States relating to this contract. The Release of Claims form (DI-137) shall be used for this purpose. The form provides for exception of specified claims from operation of the release.

(End of clause)

DOI-AAAP-0028 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS-INVOICE

PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (FEB 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

1. The contract number.

2. The invoice number.

3. Dates of transactions.

4. A description of the line items being billed

5. The unit prices for each line item.

6. Quantities for each line item.

7. Total amount of each line item.

8. Overall invoice total.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3

- 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

52.208-90 GOVERNMENT SUPPLY SOURCES (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

The Contracting Officer may issue the Contractor an authorization to use Government supply sources in the performance of this contract. Title to all property acquired by the Contractor under such an authorization shall vest in the Government unless otherwise specified in the contract. The provisions of the clause at FAR 52.245-1, Government Property, apply to all property acquired under such authorization.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.217-9 — Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed Jan 2028.

(End of clause)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of Clause)

Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR Provisions: www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 DOI Provisions: www.acquisition.gov/diar/part-1452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Provisions: www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

(End of provision)

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation (JAN 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters. (OCT 2020)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (DEC 2025)

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

52.204-90 Offeror Identification (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

If the Offeror will not have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov) when submitting its offer, it shall complete paragraphs (c) and (d) of this provision and include its responses with its offer.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-91, Contractor Identification, of this solicitation.

Common parent means that corporate entity that owns or controls an affiliated group of corporations that files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of which the offeror is a member.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a bank account identifier to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see part 32) for the same entity.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest-level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. There may be more than one immediate owner (e.g., joint ventures).

Predecessor means an entity whose assets were acquired by the offeror or another entity (most often through merger or acquisition) and whose affairs are now carried out by the offeror or the other entity under a new name.

Taxpayer Identification Number means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror to report income tax and other returns. It may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

Unique entity identifier (UEI) has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-91, Contractor Identification, of this solicitation.

(b) Unique entity identifier (UEI).

(1) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the UEI that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror shall also enter its EFT indicator, if applicable.

(2) If the Offeror does not have a UEI, it shall go to https://www.sam.gov to obtain one. The Government will independently validate the existence and uniqueness of the Offeror before assigning a UEI.

(c) Taxpayer identification. The Offeror shall provide with its offer the following information that is necessary to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d); reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C.

6041, 6041A, and 6050M; and the implementing IRS regulations:

(1) Taxpayer identification number (TIN) connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States;

(2) Type of organization.

proprietorship;

-exempt);

-exempt);

-4; or

(3) Common parent.

(4) The TIN provided in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the Offeror's TIN. The Government may use the TIN to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the Offeror's relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)).

(d) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

(1) The Offeror shall provide its CAGE code with its offer with its name and location address or otherwise include it prominently in its offer. The CAGE code shall be for that name and location address. Insert the word “CAGE” before the code. The Offeror may obtain a CAGE code as indicated in the following table.

If the Offeror is… Then…

Located in the United States or its outlying areas

Submit a request to the DLA CAGE Branch via https://cage.dla.mil

Located outside the United States and its outlying areas and its country is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or a sponsored nation

Contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts)

Located outside the United States and its outlying areas and its country is not a member of NATO or a sponsored nation

Contact the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) (https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx)

(2) The Offeror shall provide the CAGE code and legal business name (Do not use a “doing business as” name) for—

(i) Its immediate owner(s), if any;

(ii) Its highest-level owner, if any; and

(iii) Any predecessor(s), or predecessor of an Offeror’s predecessor, that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

Owner Type CAGE Code Legal Business Name

Immediate owner

Highest-level owner

Predecessor*

* Predecessor CAGE code may be marked “Unknown.”

(3) If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), give the information for each owner (or joint venture participant). If the Offeror has more than one predecessor, provide information for each predecessor in reverse chronological order.

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any…