SAM #127EAV26Q0088

Strategic Planning and Logistics Support Services for USDA IITF Forestry Unit

This opportunity is for technical support and strategic planning services for the International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF), part of the USDA Forest Service, focused on the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF), State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a service-based procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Technical support and guidance for logistics and strategic planning - Development and implementation of strategic plans aligned with USDA priorities - Stakeholder engagement and collaboration - Research and analysis of current strategic plans and frameworks - Development of goals, objectives, frameworks, and tools for strategic planning - Evaluation of alternative strategies and preparation of reports - Monitoring implementation and impact - Advice on strategic issues - Creation of a conservation education plan aligned with US Forest Service and local requirements - Bilingual capabilities and expertise in forestry program management required - Deliverables include monthly reports, strategic plans, and a final strategic plan report - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Services must be provided in both English and Spanish - Expertise in forestry program management and stakeholder engagement is required - The contract includes a base year plus two option years, with the final deliverable due in the last option year

Description

The International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) is seeking technical support and guidance through logistics and strategic planning services, in support of the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit, Services are intended to build, develop, and improve the unit’s strategic direction and delivery using objective criteria. This includes development of the unit strategic plan and the implementation of the agency’s priorities in collaboration and coordination with State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Team and stakeholders. The work will include conducting research and analysis on the current situation in reference to the programs strategic plans and frameworks; developing and communicating goals and objectives; leading engagement to gather input; designing and implementing frameworks and tools for strategic planning; evaluating alternative strategies and scenarios; preparing reports on the plan; monitoring its implementation and impact; and providing advice on strategic issues. The product of strategic planning is a plan document that at its completion will be shared, adopted, and followed by SPTF Team members, collaborators, and stakeholders. It will also reflect changes in regulatory conditions. The plan should include but is not limited to; general programs’ framework and priorities in consonance with current national and local guidelines, unit organigram and communication flowcharts, tangible and measurable action items with implementation schedules, and implementation metrics and guidelines to be conducted regularly in order to assess plan suitability and effectiveness. Additionally, a conservation education plan shall be developed in consonance with US Forest Service priorities and local

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