F--Expanding Grazing Data Collection Terrestrial Only
Overview
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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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon State Office, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified vendors for Expanding Grazing Data Collection (Terrestrial ONLY) on BLM lands in Oregon and Washington. This effort is statutorily required to expand grazing opportunities, inform treatment effectiveness, and expedite land health permitting. Responses will help determine potential small business set-asides. Capability statements are due by January 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will collect terrestrial data at targeted and randomly distributed points using the Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems methodology, submitting data electronically via Survey123 and web maps.
- Base Period (FY26): Collection of data at 260 terrestrial points.
- Option Periods (FY27-30): Four 12-month option periods, with potential for 400 terrestrial points per year.
- Optional Task 5: Potential to increase data points by up to 250 per contract period.
- Performance: Data collection between April 20 and September 30, with submission by November 10. QA/QC per BLM protocols.
- Location: BLM administered lands throughout Oregon/Washington, often remote.
Personnel & Equipment Requirements
- Project/Crew Manager: Master's or PhD in biological sciences or related field, with a minimum of five years of professional experience managing field crews, extensive knowledge of flora/soils in eastern OR/WA, experience in post-fire environments, Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation treatments, remote field conditions (InReach), Field Maps/Survey123, and leading AIM training.
- Field Crews: Must include Field Botanists/Rangeland Management Specialists and Field Soil Scientists, with Terrestrial AIM core methods training within the last three years.
- Equipment: Contractor must provide electronic data capture devices (tablets), cameras, GPS, compasses, and 4x4 vehicles (UTV/ATVs may be required).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Firm Fixed Price anticipated for future contract)
- NAICS: 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- PSC: F099 - Other Natural Resources And Conservation Services
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research.
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, 3:00 PM PST
- Published: January 15, 2026
Evaluation & Additional Notes
Responses will be used for market research to determine potential small business set-asides and industry capabilities. This is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The Government will not pay for response costs and is not obligated to issue a solicitation. Proprietary information should not be submitted.