2025 PNW Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) Ongrid Area 7

The United States Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station is seeking quotes for Field Inventory Analysis (FIA) services across multiple national forests in Oregon, Washington, and Region 6 administered lands. The contract involves conducting forest inventory plot remeasurements on lands owned by DNR, FWS, NPS, Corporate, and Native American entities, with specific focus on areas like Idaho Panhandle, Okanogan, Gifford Pinchot, Coleville, Wenatchee, and Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forests. Qualified contractors must submit electronic quotes by May 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with all questions due by April 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. The evaluation will consider three primary factors: Technical Capability, Key Personnel, and Price, with price being the most significant criterion. Contractors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and demonstrate field experience in vegetation surveys, forest inventory analysis, and plot sampling.

This solicitation is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 with a small business size standard of $11.5 million. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis with a performance period from May 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025. Contractors must have certified crew leaders capable of completing plot measurements with high-quality standards, with payment contingent on achieving quality scores above 85%. The work will be performed across various land ownership types in Oregon and Washington, requiring precise data collection using specific technical equipment like Juniper Systems Allegro 2 data recorders and Trimble Ranger 7 devices. Critical plots must be completed by September 15, 2025, with comprehensive documentation and adherence to strict quality control measures. Contractors will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement protecting sensitive information about sample sites and landowner data.