Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) BPA CALL 56 North Dakota and South Dakota.
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 USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS), has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a competitive BPA Call Order for Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) field plot collection in North Dakota and South Dakota. This call is specifically for existing, pre-qualified contractors under the Northern Research Station, FIA Data collection Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
Scope of Work
The BPA Call Order will cover FIA field plot collection work for the 2027-2028 field seasons. This includes all plot types, utilizing manual version 9.5, with a potential updated Field Guide for the option year. Plot types include P2, P2R1R2, P2+, P2+R1R2, P2+ Soils, P2+SoilsR1R2, URBAN, P2/URBAN P2+/URBAN, P2+Soils/URBAN, and P1 QAQC verification plots. The work is structured with a base year and subsequent option year(s).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Award a BPA Call Order (Special Notice)
- Restriction: This procurement is restricted to approved companies eligible for call orders under the existing Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for USFS.
- Published: June 11, 2026
- Agency: USDA Forest Service
- Place of Performance: North Dakota and South Dakota
Additional Notes
This notice is not a solicitation and does not constitute a request for proposals or submission of any information from the general public. The Call Order will be issued directly via email to those companies currently listed on the relevant FIA BPA. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies responding to this notice. For inquiries, contact Gayle Geiger at gayle.geiger@usda.gov.