Forest Inventory Analysis FIA

This project will be an indefinite delivery and indefinite quantities (IDIQ) contract. There will be a base period and one option period. These are Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) plots. The government may make multiple awards.
This solicitation requires locating and measuring FIA Forest Inventory plots on public and private lands, providing digital delivery of data, and related work in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions. This includes furnishing labor, equipment (including all computer hardware and software deemed necessary to perform the requirements of the contract), supervision, transportation, operating supplies (except those designated as Government-furnished), and incidentals. The Contractor shall also furnish the following personnel requirements in performance of the contract: Each crew must have a crew leader with undergraduate courses* in mensuration, tree identification, plant identification, silviculture, and ecology and three months prior experience collecting data for Forest inventory, including stand exams, or vegetation classification. Other crew members must have undergraduate courses* in mensuration and tree identification.

*Specific technical experience may be substituted for a given educational requirement.

Work is estimated to begin around June 2014 and completion of all required plots by October 31, 2014. The option year is estimated to begin March 1, 2015 and completion of all required plots by October 31, 2015.
All award(s) of this contract will be based upon best value to the Government price and other factors considered.

Place of Performance:
Various locations throughout New Mexico.