Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Pollinator & Rare Insect Surveys
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service (USFS) intends to award a competitive BPA Call Order for Pollinator & Rare Insect Surveys within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District, Laona, WI 54541. This action is restricted to approved companies holding a Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This is a special notice, not a solicitation for new proposals.
Scope of Work
This BPA Call Order is for Pollinator & Rare Insect Surveys. It falls under the broader scope of the National LMIR BPA (12363N23Q4023), which covers a variety of services including Professional Services, Natural Resources Restoration, Engineering, Project Management, NEPA, and Communications. The LMIR BPA is available for use by all federal agencies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Award a BPA Call Order)
- Contract Vehicle: Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA (12363N23Q4023)
- Product/Service Code: AA11 (Agriculture R&D Services; Agricultural Research And Services; Basic Research)
- Published: March 24, 2026
- Questions Due: April 1, 2026, by 3:00 PM EDT
Eligibility & How to Join the LMIR BPA
This procurement is restricted to companies already approved and eligible for call orders under the LMIR BPA. The LMIR BPA has a continuous pre-solicitation sharing process, allowing contractors to submit proposals to join the BPA at any time while it is active. Firms interested in joining the LMIR BPA should contact the LMIR BPA Team at SM.FS.lmirbpa@usda.gov.
Additional Notes
Original documents pertaining to the LMIR BPA can be found at https://sam.gov/opp/1e1dbb485706486c9aba63fab67f33e2/view under "Attachments/Links." All questions regarding this notice should be directed to Gayle Geiger at gayle.geiger@usda.gov.