GMUG Stand Exam

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting plot inventory and stand examination services within the Grand Mesa/Uncompahgre (GMUG) National Forests under solicitation AG-82X9-S-17-0014. This requirement is classified under NAICS 115310 Support Activities for Forestry and PSC code F. The primary purpose of the contract is to provide data that helps guide land management decisions through the establishment of plots and the measurement of trees, habitat types, and fuels.

Contracted tasks involve locating and establishing inventory plots, measuring and recording tree data, and collecting vegetation and fuels information. The contract maintains a maximum value of $300,000 per year. If the agency issues multiple awards, individual task orders will be competed among the awardees. A sample task order is provided for proposal evaluation purposes to represent the general work requirements, although the pricing associated with the sample order may not be included in the final contract award.

Martin A. Martinez is the point of contact for this combined synopsis and solicitation. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. local time on May 1, 2017. The solicitation includes nine attachments, such as question-and-answer documents, cover board protocols, data forms, a stand map, and a sample task order.