SAM #1284LM26Q0099

USDA Forest Service Common Stand Exam Data Collection for Flathead National Forest (LMIR BPA Call)

This opportunity from the USDA Forest Service seeks professional services for Common Stand Exam (CSE) data collection in the Flathead National Forest, Glacier View Ranger District. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Procurement Operations, Land Management Services/Central 2 - Region 1, Flathead National Forest - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; Juniper Systems (manufacturer of Juniper Allegro data recorders) is referenced in protocols - Products/Equipment Requested: - Juniper Allegro CX and MX data recorders (for field data collection) - GPS units - Cover boards, aluminum tags, plot monumentation supplies - Digital cameras for plot documentation - Field data collection forms and protocols - Services Requested: - Common Stand Exam field surveys (300 plots across Big Spruce, Rad Mart, and Quill Pig project areas) - 39 Quick CSE plots (Exam Level 1000) - 107 Quick CSE plots with Growth Sample Trees (Exam Level 3000) - 74 Intensive CSE plots with Growth Sample Trees (Exam Level 3000) - 56 Intensive CSE plots with Growth Sample Trees (Exam Level 3000) - 24 Intensive CSE plots with Growth Sample Trees and down woody material (Exam Level 3020) - Data collection, analysis, reporting, and ecological assessment - Training and calibration for crews and equipment - Maintenance of field data recorders - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to Region 1 CSE and Inventory & Monitoring protocols - Use of specialized equipment (Juniper Allegro, GPS units) - Flora inventory and ecological assessment based on comprehensive species lists - Quality assurance surveillance plan with performance monitoring - Only companies approved under the LMIR BPA are eligible to compete - Work must commence within 7 days of notice to proceed and be completed by October 31, 2026 - No specific product part numbers or administrative contract vehicle details included in requirements.

Description

The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement Operations (PROPS) is issuing this synopsis/solicitation notice as a means of complying with the USDA’s policy in the Contracting Desk Book, SUBPART 413.3—SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION METHODS, 413.303 Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).  The USDA FS intends on awarding a competitive BPA Call Order against the LMIR BPA for Common Stand Exam Data Collection within the Flathead National Forest, Glacier View Ranger District.

The Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) is a National BPA that consists of a large variety of work including Professional Services, Natural Resources Restoration, Engineering, Project Management, NEPA, Communications, and more. The BPA can be utilized on all Forests and Grasslands and is available for all federal agencies to utilize.

This is not a solicitation.  This synopsis notification of intent to award a BPA Call order does not constitute a request for proposals or submission of any information in response to this notification.

This procurement is restricted to those approved companies eligible for call orders under the Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) for USFS.  There are currently 77 businesses that will receive this solicitation.  The Call Order shall be issued via email to those companies listed on the BPA.  Any changes to the Call Order RFQ shall also be emailed to those companies listed on the BPA.  Point of Contact is sm.fs.lmirbpa@usda.gov.

This requirement will be competitively awarded as a BPA Call Order against the aforementioned multiple award schedule BPAs continuously solicited on the Government Point of Entry (GPE) at: SAM.gov.  The government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies regarding their submissions in response to this notice, however, the LMIR BPA is an open continuous BPA that allows us to accept responses for the life of the BPA.  Search “Contracts” on sam.gov using solicitation number “12363N23Q4023”.  The LMIR BPA has a continuous pre-solicitation sharing so that contractors may submit a proposal to join the BPA at any point in time by reaching out to the LMIR Team at SM.FS.lmirbpa@usda.gov

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