1123822-R6_BotanicalSurveys

Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action 1123822-R6_BotanicalSurveys Action Code:

Presolicitation Date:04/03/2024 Year:

2024 Contracting Office Address: USDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 2 1220 SW 3RD AVE, STE 310 PORTLAND OR 97204-2829 Product or Service Code:

F099 Subject: BPA Call Issuance “BotanicalSurveys” Proposed Solicitation Number:

1240BD24Q0074 Closing Response Date:

04/18/2024 Contact Point or Contracting Officer:

Steffey, Kay - FS, WA Arlene.steffey@usda.gov Description: The Clean Air Act requires monitoring of wilderness air quality. Lichens have been used to evaluate air pollution baselines and trends in Region 6 for 30 years. We are looking for qualified contractors, who are experienced with the FIA lichen indicator protocol, to complete revisits to wilderness area lichen plots in Oregon and Washington.

This includes execution of the community survey and a collection of target species tissue for elemental pollution analysis. Surveyors need to be approved by the COR to ensure that they have been properly trained on protocols before conducting data collection. Most plots can be accessed without backpacking. A list of plots and coordinates are provided.

Highest priority wilderness areas (see below) must be surveyed unless, after consulting the COR, it is agreed there is a valid reason not to sample them (catastrophic wildfire, access issues). In the event that an area cannot be accessed due to road closures, trail closures, or wildfire, substitutes can be made. It is highly recommended that contractors plan ahead and check conditions with district offices and fire information resources before heading out.

Procedure used to solicit and award contract: This notice is for the issuance of a blanket purchase agreement call request on BPA Region 6 Botanical Surveys. https://sam.gov/opp/f13c92e623f543a0bd5f89d11b339f72/view This is a request for information under a previously issued BPA Solicitation 1204N019Q0001 Region 6 Botanical Surveys. This is an informational notice and not a request for quotes. Place of contract performance: Pacific NW Anticipated award date:

04/30/2024 NAICS Code: 115310