2025 PNW Field Inventory Analysis Ongrid Areas 1 & 8

The United States Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station is seeking a small business contractor to conduct Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) for plots located across Oregon, Washington, and Region 6 administered lands. The solicitation covers field inventory work in multiple national forests, including DNR, FWS, NPS, and Native American lands, with a focus on comprehensive plot measurements and data collection. Potential offerors must submit technical capability documentation, key personnel information, and pricing by May 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability, key personnel qualifications, and price, with a firm-fixed-price contract anticipated. All questions related to the solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than April 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time to the designated government point of contact.

This contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 115310, with a small business size standard of $11.5 million. The period of performance runs from May 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025, with critical plots required to be completed by September 15, 2025. The project involves locating, installing, and remeasuring 36 total plots, including 29 standard plots and 7 wilderness/remote plots across various land management agencies. Contractors must have certified crew leaders who can pass rigorous inspection processes, with plot payments ranging from 40% to 100% of the bid price depending on work quality. The place of performance spans multiple locations in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, potentially requiring diverse access methods such as hiking, horse packing, boat, airplane, or helicopter access. Offerors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and submit a completed representations and certifications package with their quote.