Stocking surveys on the Wind River Ranger District of the Shoshone National Forest

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region (Region 2) is seeking a contractor to conduct stocking surveys on the Wind River Ranger District of the Shoshone National Forest. The solicitation requires comprehensive reforestation surveys with specific technical capabilities and expertise in forest assessment methodologies. Amendment A0001 has clarified key requirements including the Technical Capability section and corrected the Performance Work Statement period, with contractors required to submit a Proposed Operation Plan, Key Personnel qualifications, and Quality Control Plan. The evaluation will focus on technical expertise as outlined in sections 4.0 and 7.0 of the Performance Work Statement, with minimum qualifications specified for key personnel. The solicitation response deadline is August 25, 2025, with updated documentation provided on August 18, 2025, indicating the agency's commitment to ensuring clear requirements for potential bidders.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and PSC code F012 (Natural Resources/Conservation-Survey Line Clearing). The contract performance period spans from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, providing a full year timeline for completing the required survey work. Work will be performed in Lander, Wyoming, with multiple maps and vicinity documentation provided to clarify the geographic scope of the surveying requirements. The solicitation includes various supporting documents such as sustainable products lists, past performance data sheets, and detailed mapping files to assist contractors in understanding the full scope of the Wind River Ranger District survey area. No specific contract value or incumbent contractor information is disclosed in the available documentation, though the comprehensive nature of the required documentation suggests this is a substantial surveying contract requiring specialized forestry expertise.