SAM #1240BE26Q0101

USDA Forest Service Seeks Insect Taxonomy Identification Services for Morgantown Field Office

The USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, is seeking insect taxonomy support services for the Morgantown Field Office to aid forest health staff during the field season. - Government Buyer: - Agency: USDA Forest Service - Sub-agency: Forest Health Protection - Office: Morgantown Field Office (MFO) - Products/Services Requested: - Insect taxonomy identification services for bark beetles, ambrosia beetles, pollinators, and other Coleoptera and select Hemiptera - Preparation and curation of voucher specimens - Data entry, reporting, and secure online data access - Biweekly sample pickup and processing - Same-day alert system for target pest detection - Quantities: - Base year: 70 samples for sorting and identification - Option Year 1: 65 samples - Option Year 2: 65 samples - Option Year 3: 65 samples - Option Year 4: 60 samples - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Timely sample processing and data accuracy emphasized - Secure, online access to identification data - Immediate notification system for target pest detection - Set aside for small businesses, including women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

Description -

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1240B26Q0101 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Insect Taxonomy Support

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541990  All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services business size standard is $19.5   This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Purpose:

USDA Forest Health Protection is requesting an identification service contract with option years to support the Morgantown Field Office forest health staff with bark beetles, ambrosia beetles, and pollinators identification during the field season.  The taxonomist will provide identifications to ensure that field forest health staff are able to provide the most accurate data to land managers.

Location:

Morgantown Field Offic.

180 Canfield Street,

Morgantown, WV 26505

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