FY25 PNW FIA Southeast Alaska On Grid Plots

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to conduct Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) field data collection in Southeast Alaska for fiscal year 2025. The project requires locating, remeasuring, and installing fixed radius sample plots on National Forest and other lands, with a focus on collecting comprehensive forest inventory data. Contractors must deploy certified crew leaders to collect forest attributes, navigate challenging Alaskan terrain, and adhere to strict data collection protocols outlined in specific field instructions. The government will evaluate offers based on price, technical capability, quality assurance systems, past performance, and key personnel qualifications. Proposals are due by May 5, 2025, with an anticipated contract award for electronic submission of plot data and field measurements.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses within the Support Activities for Forestry (NAICS 115310) category. The performance period runs from April 1 to September 1, 2025, with field work to be completed by August 1, covering approximately 63 forest plots across Southeast Alaska. The project involves three certification plots and three Southeast Alaska packets, each containing 20 units, with sampling intensities of 1 plot per 6,000 acres on a 10-year remeasurement cycle. Contractors will be required to use government-furnished equipment like personal data recorders and HPGNSS receivers, and must meet specific crew leader qualifications including mandatory orientation and certification. Payment will be contingent on meeting 90% or higher quality standards, with compensation guided by the attached Service Contract Act Wage Determination for Alaska.