Forest Inventory Plots (FIA) in Idaho

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6. The solicitation number is AG-82FT-S-15-0013. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The proposed contract is set aside 100% for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 115310, size standard is $7.5 million.

The Government intends to award an indefinite delivery and indefinite quantities (IDIQ) contract for the 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 July 2015 and completion of all required plots by September 30, 2015.

All award(s) of this contract will be based upon best value to the Government price and other factors considered. Please see the attached solicitation for a complete Performance Work Statement.

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database with a DUNS number in order to participate in this procurement. For instructions on registering with the SAM, please visit the website for SAM at http://www.sam.gov.

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of buy.

Submit your quote and technical information electronically to asalas@fs.fed.us, no later than June 26th 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time.