NRCS-Northern Nevada National Resources Inventory (NRI) Data Collection Services

Statement of Work (SOW)

The objective is to acquire specified inventory data at data collection points within selected sample segment boundaries in Nevada, adhering to NRCS National Resources Inventory (NRI) standards.

• Collect inventory data on federal and non-federal lands in remote areas of Nevada.

• Data collection requires access to potentially remote locations, possibly involving 4-wheel drive vehicles and hiking over rough terrain.

• Secure landowner/operator permission for all private property access and transit.

• Collect detailed landscape, soil, ecological site, pasture condition, rangeland health, plant identification, species composition, biomass, disturbance indicators, sagebrush characteristics, resource concerns, conservation practices, and plant cover data.

• Enter collected data using NRCS-approved Computer Assisted Survey Instrument (CASI) software on hand-held computers.

• Submit all data to the Iowa State University (ISU) server.

• Data must be collected in accordance with the NRCS National Resources Inventory Grazing Land On-Site Data Collection Handbook of Instructions and its supplements.

• Data must be free of errors and collected in a logical order.

• Segments are complete when all field data is collected, entered into CASI, passes electronic checks, and is successfully transmitted to the ISU server.

• Data must be electronically transferred to the ISU server no later than 10 days after commencing field data collection.

• Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) will be conducted on a minimum of 10% of collected data.

• Field data collection: May 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

• Data transmission deadline: October 17, 2026.

• Location: Northern Nevada, including Washoe, Lander, Humboldt, Pershing, Elko, and Eureka counties.

• Contractor personnel (Team Leaders and Crew Members) must meet specific education, experience, and proficiency requirements, including OPM Qualification Standard for GS-454-11 Rangeland Management Specialist.

• All personnel must sign a Confidentiality Statement regarding data site locations and non-disclosure of information.

• Contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, transportation, and equipment (except for government-furnished handheld devices and segment/point information).

• Mandatory NRCS training and quality assurance calibrations are required for personnel.

• Landowner access permissions for non-federal lands must be documented and submitted with invoices.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ) for National Resources Inventory (NRI) data collection services in Northern Nevada for the USDA NRCS. The objective is to acquire specified inventory data from sample points in remote areas, requiring access via 4-wheeled vehicles and/or hiking over rough terrain.

• Furnish personnel, supplies, materials, and incidentals for NRI data collection.

• Collect landscape information, soil component determinations, ecological site assignments, pasture condition, rangeland health assessments, plant identification and census, species composition, standing biomass, disturbance indicators, sagebrush shape/identification, resource concerns, conservation practices/needs, plant cover/density/height, and other attributes.

• Enter data using NRCS-approved software (CASI) on hand-held computers.

• Submit all data to the Iowa State University server.

• Comply with the latest version of the National Resources Inventory Grazing Land On-Site Data Collection, Handbook of Instructions.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base period (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027) with four one-year option periods. Total duration not to exceed five years.

• Award Type: One firm-fixed-price contract anticipated.

• Offers Due Date: April 15, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.

• Questions Due Date: April 7, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (email to amy.smith2@usda.gov).

• Submission Method: Emailed quotes on company letterhead, signed and dated, to amy.smith2@usda.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

  • Technical Factor 1: Personnel Qualifications/Technical Capability (understanding of NRI services, grazing land expertise, plant identification, soil properties).
  • Technical Factor 2: Compliance/Capacity, Management Capability (experience, work plan, schedule adherence, quality control, references).
  • Technical Factor 3: Past Experience (recent and relevant contracts, performance records).
  • Factor 4: Price (reasonableness, avoiding unrealistically low pricing).

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Services.

• NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), Size Standard $19.0M.

• Active SAM registration is required.

• This solicitation incorporates FAR Parts 12 and other clauses by reference. Full text available at acquisition.gov.

• Service Contract Labor Standards apply; place of performance is throughout Utah.

• Offerors must meet qualification requirements described in Attachment 1 (Work Statement).

• Required submissions: Technical Capability Narrative, Completed Quote Sheet (Attachment 2), Completed Vendor Information Sheet (Attachment 3), Active SAM registration.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 2, a Quote Sheet for Solicitation #12FPC326Q0008, "National Resources Inventory (NRI) Data Collection Services - Northern Nevada." It is used by potential bidders to provide pricing for the services requested.

• Company Name: Field for the bidder to enter their company name.
• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): Details the services for the Base Year and four Option Periods, including the period of performance for each.
  • 001: Base Year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027)
  • 1001: Option Period 1 (May 1, 2027 - April 30, 2028)
  • 2001: Option Period 2 (May 1, 2028 - April 30, 2029)
  • 3001: Option Period 3 (May 1, 2029 - April 30, 2030)
  • 4001: Option Period 4 (May 1, 2030 - April 30, 2031)
• Pricing Columns: Bidders are to provide pricing for "Federal Points," "Non-Federal/Private Points," "Training," and "Total Price" for each CLIN.
• TOTAL: A final total price field is included.

Bidders must complete and submit this Quote Sheet as part of their proposal. It is essential for providing the required pricing information for the NRI Data Collection Services. The solicitation states that "One Award for the aggregate of all items will be made under this solicitation," indicating that pricing for all CLINs will be considered in the award decision.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Vendor Information Sheet (Attachment 3) for Solicitation #12FPC326Q0008. It is designed to collect essential information from potential offerors.

• Offeror Name
• Business Name and Address
• Business Phone Number
• Offeror Point of Contact (POC) Email
• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
• GSA Contract Number (if applicable)
• SAM.gov Registration Status: A checkbox to indicate if the vendor is registered in SAM.gov.
• SAM Record Inclusion: A checkbox to indicate if a copy of the SAM record is included with the quote.
• Authorized Representative Information: Fields for printed name, signature, and date of the authorized representative.

Bidders must complete and submit this form as part of their response to Solicitation #12FPC326Q0008. It ensures the government has necessary contact, business, and registration details for evaluating quotes and awarding contracts.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the U.S. Department of Labor's "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" for the state of Nevada. It lists various occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for federal contracts in specific geographic areas within Nevada.

• Occupational Codes and Titles: A comprehensive list of job classifications, ranging from administrative support to technical and recreational occupations.
• Wage Rates: The minimum hourly wage required for each listed occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Information on required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) provisions.
• Executive Orders: Notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage) and their applicability to federal contracts.
• Vacation and Holidays: Details on required paid vacation and holiday leave for employees.
• Footnotes: Explanations for specific occupations, such as computer employees and air traffic controllers, detailing applicability and special pay rates (e.g., night differential, Sunday premium).
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Information on additional pay for work involving ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Requirements for providing uniforms and reimbursement for maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Procedures for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in Nevada. It dictates the required wages and benefits for employees, which must be factored into proposal pricing to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor rates meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant.