Expanding Grazing Data Collection (Terrestrial ONL

The Bureau of Land Management Oregon-Washington Region is soliciting environmental consulting services for expanding grazing data collection across terrestrial monitoring sites in Oregon and Washington. The contract requires terrestrial data collection at 260 monitoring plots during the 2026 field season, with an optional Task 5 to expand coverage to up to 250 additional plots. Contractors must collect data using the BLM's Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems, implementing core methods including line-point intercept, vegetation height measurements, gap intercept, soil aggregate stability, and species inventory at each plot. Award will be made to the responsible firm offering the best value based on technical capability, past performance on three similar projects, and fair and reasonable pricing. The original solicitation was issued on March 27, 2026, with an initial offer due date of April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time; however, the solicitation was subsequently cancelled via Amendment 0001 on March 31, 2026, with no extension period noted. Offerors must submit questions two business days prior to the closing date and acknowledge receipt of the amendment through completion of the SF-30 form, acknowledgment on offer copies, or submission of a separate letter or electronic communication.

This procurement is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a size standard of $19 million. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract with a base performance period running from May 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with optional tasks extending through April 30, 2027. The geographical area of performance encompasses Oregon and Washington counties designated for prevailing wage compliance, including Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark and Skamania counties in Washington. Prevailing wage rates apply to all work performed under this contract, with hourly rates ranging from approximately $13.19 to $64.15 depending on occupational classification and location, plus mandatory fringe benefits including health and welfare, vacation, and paid holidays. No prior incumbent contractor information was provided in the solicitation documents, and specific award values or budget ranges were not disclosed in the available materials.