SAM #12FPC426Q0075

USDA NRCS Local Data Collection Services for California Cropland (Central Valley & Central Sierra)

USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking contractor support for local data collection services in California's Central Valley and Central Sierra regions to aid the National Resource Inventory (NRI) cropland project. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Local data collection services for cropland in Central Valley and Central Sierra, CA - Collection of data on 166 segments and 400 points, plus 27 segments/62 points from nearby counties - Use of aerial imagery, web-based tools (LDSI), and online resources - Data types include crop types, conservation plan status, irrigation, and erosion factors - Product line item: NRCS Local Data Collection CA (Part Number: 0001, Quantity: 1) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Small business set-aside under NAICS code 541620 - Contractor must have relevant degrees and experience in soil and crop sciences, aerial photo interpretation, and NRI data collection - Compliance with federal regulations, workforce integrity, and anti-discrimination laws - Evaluation criteria include technical approach, price fairness, and past performance - Geographic focus on Central Valley and Central Sierra, California - Firm-fixed-price purchase order - Data collection must be completed and submitted by the end of the performance period; discrepancies addressed as notified by the State Resources Inventory Coordinator

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 12FPC426Q0075 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for NRCS Local Data Collection in Central Valley, Central Sierra, CA.  

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541620.  The small business size standard is $19M.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.  

Any questions related to this solcitation are due on September 11, 2026 at 12:00PM ET as per the instructions in Attachment 1. 

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