WRNF National Visitor Use Monitoring (NUVM)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; find attachment below. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

The intent of this solicitation is to obtain quotes for conducting National Visitor use surveys, analysis and reporting. The survey will assess visitor use patterns and trends, visitor perceptions of social and resource conditions, and visitor satisfaction on national forest system lands. This project area will include all White River National Forest.

The White River National Forest has 302 survey sessions to be taken beginning October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. Actual duration of the survey session (when applicable) takes 6 hours at the site. In addition, road and or trail traffic counters (as required) shall be placed to count traffic for a 24 hour period of time, which includes the survey time. Generally, the AM surveys take place between 8am and 2pm. PM surveys take place between 2pm and 8pm. Survey times may be adjusted by the COR as needed to avoid conducting surveys before or after dark (e.g. 11 am through 5 pm December through March 30).

This solicitation is Set-Aside for 100% Small Business. The NAICS code for this project is 541910 and the small business size standard is $7 Million. Offerors must be registered in the System For Award Management Database located at http://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.204-7, and must complete electronic representations and certifications. Offers must include response to all evaluation criteria to be considered. All responsible sources may submit a quote for consideration.

The Offeror should have personnel with broad experience with outdoor recreation concepts/issues, social survey methodology, basic visitor management strategies such as the Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) and Benefits-Based Management (BBM).

This is a combined solicitation/synopsis and is only available only through the Federal Business Opportunities website www.fbo.gov. Please locate and refer to Request for Quotation attached.