Georeference 1951 Maps

Solicitation #12445021Q4001

Project Title: Georeference 1951 maps

USDA Forest Service required service of scanning and georeference 487 historical paper maps of land cover for Puerto Rico. Deliverables will include 1) image files, 2) image files that have been georeferenced to the projection of the original maps and 3) returning the maps to the International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) library.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 541370 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services and the size standard is $16.5M.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this solicitation.

IMPORTANT

Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a federal contract.

 Offers/Quotes are due on 22 August 2021 at 1159PM EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Send estimates/quotes to Nestor Rivera Gonzalez at nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov and courtesy copy to Amelia Davila atAmelia.Davila-garcia@usda.gov

Period of Performance 9/01/2021 to 8/31/2022 (12 months)

Contractor Requirements

Scan and georeference the 487 maps. Send the image files and the georeferenced image files to the IITF point of contact. Refold the maps and return them to the IITF library care of Maya Quiñones, International Institute of Tropical Forestry, 1201 Calle Ceiba, Jardín Botánico Sur, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926-1119 (Telephone 1-787-766-5335).

Requirements/Credentials

1. Expert knowledge and experience scanning and georeferencing historical topographic maps and land-cover maps.
2. Experience scanning and georeferencing large numbers (>10,000) of United States Geological Survey topographic maps.

Size of Maps - 20” x 30” approx.

Dots per inch - Minimum 400 dpi

*The maps are folded and somewhat delicate, but they are not degraded.

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