Data scientist for assessing vulnerability of vegetation and wildlife communiti

DATA SCIENTIST FOR ASSESSING VULNERABILITY OF VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES

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The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses to create models to explore ecosystem vulnerability to mega-fires and post-transformation at local and regional scales, and link multi-scale bird and vegetation responses to fire regimes across the vulnerability framework to assess factors and mechanisms that drive vulnerability and resilience as described in the Statement of Work. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, and associated size standard 16.5 million apply to this announcement, along with Product Service Code: B510, Environmental Assessment.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement detailing the ability to meet the statement of work included with this announcement.

Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhideng@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 06/09/2023 at 1500 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.