# SAM #12318726Q0224

USDA Forest Service Solicitation for Market Index Price Data and Lumber Price Indices

**Buyer:** USDA Forest Service
**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 12318726Q0224
**NAICS:** 115310, 541910

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to provide market index price data for forest management stumpage valuation.
- Government Buyer:
  - USDA Forest Service, Procurement & Property Services, Washington, DC
  - Contact: Cassandra Carey, USDA-FS CSA EAST 2, AQM PROC PROPERTY
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs mentioned; incumbent is Western Wood Products Association
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Development and delivery of monthly and quarterly lumber price indices for seven species groups
  - Grade recovery survey and index log updates
  - Deliverables include:
    - Monthly index prices (12 per year)
    - Quarterly average index prices (4 per year)
    - Index log development and updates (one per year)
    - Grade recovery survey (once during contract)
    - Kick-off meeting, transition plan, and contract closeout
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Section 508 compliance for deliverables
  - Government retains data rights
  - Transition plan required prior to contract end
  - Detailed reporting and documentation requirements
- Period of Performance:
  - 1-year base period with four 1-year option periods (total up to 5 years)
  - Monthly and quarterly indices delivered throughout contract
  - Index log update due by January 1, 2030

### Description

<p>The U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s (USDA) Forest Service requires the need to purchase market index price data to be used to achieve fair, objective, and transparent valuation and pricing measures for Forest Service stumpage as provided herein.</p>

<p>Product or Service Code (PSC): R702 &ndash; Support-Management: Data Collection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NAICS: 115310 - Support Activities for Forestry.</p>

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