Region 6 Botany Survey BPA

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Region 6 (Pacific Northwest) is soliciting quotations to establish multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for botanical survey services across Oregon and Washington. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to conduct comprehensive botanical surveys for vascular plants, non-vascular plants, bryophytes, lichens, and fungi in four distinct geographic regions. Contractors must provide botanists with specific educational and experience qualifications ranging from entry-level (BS degree with up to 1 year experience) to expert-level professionals (PhD or advanced degrees with extensive field experience). Qualified firms will be responsible for conducting field surveys, documenting and mapping target species locations using GPS, collecting voucher specimens, and providing detailed ecological documentation and comprehensive reports. The solicitation requires responses to be submitted by January 10, 2025, with a period of performance from November 15, 2024, through November 14, 2029.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 115310 with a size standard of $7.5 million. The government anticipates making approximately 3-5 awards per geographic location, with the total value of all BPA call orders not exceeding $7.5 million. Potential agencies that may issue call orders include the Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and National Fish and Wildlife Service. The primary place of performance is Bend, Oregon, with survey areas covering western and eastern regions of Oregon and Washington, including a portion of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in California. Most call orders are expected to be awarded on a per-acre basis rather than hourly rates, with annual reviews of the BPA to ensure continued performance and compliance with contract requirements.