2026 IUFRO Membership

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the U.S. Forest Service's membership into the non-profit 2026 International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO). The government intends to make one firm-fixed price award for a one-base year contract.

• The primary deliverable is the 2026 IUFRO Membership.

• Offerors not identified as the IUFRO must demonstrate their ability to provide membership by showing an agreement with IUFRO.

• Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on the offeror's ability to provide IUFRO membership services.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: One base year.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• Technical Acceptability: Rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable".

• Past Performance: Evaluated as "Acceptable", "Neutral", or "Unacceptable".

• The offeror must be licensed/authorized to offer subscriptions to IUFRO and show approval from IUFRO.

• Pricing must be provided for all individual line items as requested in Attachment 1 – Schedule of Items.

• This acquisition is listed as "Unrestricted".

• Attachment 1 – Schedule of Items, and Attachment 2 – Statement of Work, are referenced.

• FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is NOT applicable. Evaluation is based on FAR 12.203.

• The full text of referenced FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions are available upon request or electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a Schedule of Items, likely for pricing purposes. It includes instructions for both services and supplies.

Instructions for Services:

• Bidders must enter all proposed labor categories and use loaded labor rates (including overhead).
• Travel costs should be an estimated total cost multiplied by the number of trips.
• If the period of performance is less than 12 months, reflect the actual month total in the column header.

Instructions for Supplies:

• Complete all columns. If no serial/product number, enter "N/A".
• Add/delete rows as applicable and group items by Brand.
• Complete options as applicable; do not submit unused option pages.
• Itemize all applicable Other Direct Costs (ODCs) such as installation or special equipment.
• Travel costs should be an estimated total cost for airfare, per diem, and local travel, multiplied by the number of trips.

Schedule of Items (Services):

• The spreadsheet provides a template for the "2026 IUFRO Agency Membership" project.
• It includes columns for Labor Category, Each, Rate, Total, Hours, and Rate for Base Period (1 Year) and potential option periods.
• Sections for Other Direct Costs (ODCs) and Travel are included, with subtotals and period totals.
• All totals are currently listed as 0.0, indicating the need for bidder input.

This document is crucial for bidders to prepare their pricing proposals. Bidders must carefully follow the instructions for entering labor rates, ODCs, and travel costs for the specified project and period of performance. The "Services" sheet requires detailed input for the "2026 IUFRO Agency Membership" opportunity.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To support Forest Service membership with the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) for the year 2026.

• The primary objective is to fund the Forest Service's membership in IUFRO, a non-profit, non-governmental organization focused on science-based solutions for forest-related challenges.

• This membership allows Forest Service employees to participate in, influence, and direct research across all fields of forest science.

• It leverages IUFRO's network of 15,000 scientists from 630 member organizations to foster research aligned with the Chief's priorities, including forest management, silviculture, operational safety, forest products, bioenergy, and forest policy and economics.

• No specific performance standards or metrics are detailed, as the membership allows for participation and leadership in research activities and task forces.

• The period of performance is for the year 2026.

• Place of performance is not explicitly stated but implies participation in IUFRO's global research activities.

• No technical requirements are specified beyond the agency membership.

• No government-furnished property or services are applicable.

• No deliverables are expected, as the benefit is participation and leadership in research.

• Travel is not applicable.

• No contractor key personnel are required.

• No security requirements are specified.

• No specific data rights are outlined.

• Section 508 Electronic and Information Technology Standards are not applicable.

• No attachments are referenced.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Justification for Restricting Competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. It explains the rationale for not seeking full and open competition for a particular acquisition.

• Mission Area and Contracting Activity: Identifies the agency (USDA, U.S. Forest Service) and the contracting activity.
• Requisition Number: 1163243
• Estimated Value: Indicates an estimated value for FY26.
• Brief Description of Supplies or Services: Describes the procurement as membership in the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) to leverage its network for forest science research aligned with the Chief's priorities.
• Suggested Source: Identifies the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) as the sole source.
• Justification for Restricting Competition: Details the unique qualifications of IUFRO, its extensive network of 15,000 members, and the lack of other organizations offering similar benefits. It also states that market research confirmed no other organization like IUFRO exists.
• Certifications & Approvals: Includes certifications from the Technical / Requirements Personnel and the Contracting Officer, confirming the necessity and accuracy of the justification.

This document indicates that the upcoming opportunity is intended to be awarded on a sole-source basis to the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO). Bidders should note that this is not an open solicitation and competition is being restricted.