SAM #1240BG26Q0088

USDA Forest Service Competitive BPA Call Order for Malheur National Forest Stocking Surveys

This opportunity is a competitive BPA Call Order from the USDA Forest Service for natural regeneration and reforestation stocking surveys across the Malheur National Forest, Oregon. - Scope & Eligibility - Only companies already approved under the Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA can compete (143 eligible businesses). - The work includes field surveys, data collection, and reporting for conifer stocking levels, supporting compliance with the REPLANT Act and National Forest Management Act. - Projects span multiple ranger districts and units, including BMRD, Black Butte, Emigrant Creek, Sand, Rail, and Crockets Knob. - Technical & Service Requirements - Contractors must use GPS-enabled devices and Excel for data collection. - Services include plot flagging, tree species identification, viability and damage assessment, ground cover analysis, and biweekly data submission. - Strict fire protection and suppression protocols are required during field operations (April 1–October 31 annually). - Contractor qualifications include experience with stocking surveys, Avenza or similar mapping technology, and tree identification. - Quantities & Deliverables - Over 1,800 survey plots across dozens of units, with specific quantities per unit detailed in attachments. - Mandatory deliverable due dates and quality control standards; rework required if standards are not met. - Period of Performance - Most work runs from September 2025 or 2026 through December 31, 2026, with some units starting as early as April and ending as late as December. - Commercial Opportunity - No specific OEMs or products are named; the procurement is for professional field survey services. - Evaluation is based on technical capability and lowest price among LMIR BPA holders. - SBA-eligible businesses are prioritized. - Key Contacts - Multiple Forest Service contacts are listed for different projects and districts. - Estimated Contract Value - Based on scope and typical pricing, estimated value ranges from $250,000 to $750,000. - Potential Competitors - Companies specializing in forestry, environmental consulting, and natural resource management services could compete if they are LMIR BPA holders. - Competing Solutions - Alternative survey technologies or methods (e.g., remote sensing, drone mapping) may be considered if compliant with requirements.

Description

The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement Operations, Land Management Division 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 Prescribed burning service on the Malheur National Forest.

The Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) is a National BPA that consist 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 143 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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