T -- REMOTE SENSING SERVICES FOR VEGETATION MAPPING

Notice Date

May 2, 2001

Contracting Office

USDA, Forest Service, Acquisition Management Staff, 3 South, 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592

ZIP Code

94592

Solicitation Number

R5-01-20-020

Response Due

May 16, 2001

Point of Contact

Cookie Washington, 707-562-8789, Sheila Georges, 707-562-8788, Contracting Officer, Donald Bandur 707-562-8782

E-Mail Address

dbandur@fs.fed.us (dbandur@fs.fed.us)

Description

The USDA Forest Service, Region 5 (California) has a requirement for contractors to provide Remote Sensing services for vegetation mapping projects and vegetation map updates within Region 5. Work is across national forests and private lands using state-of-the-art remote sensing techniques. There will be three distinct Work Items: Item 1 for Remote Sensing Specialists for on-site support in our lab at Sacramento, CA.; Item 2 for vegetation mapping projects (to be performed at the contractor's facility); and Item 3 for vegetation map update projects (to be performed at the contractor's facility). Firms will be required to demonstrate a certain level of expertise and capability in areas such as: Experience & qualification of key personnel, Past performance, and Technical approach. For economical feasibility, in order to qualify for award, the contractor is required to maintain an office within the State of California or Reno, Nevada. Firms may partner or joint venture to meet this requirement. Award will be based greatest overall value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government anticipates award to one firm that can perform all three Work Items. However, if budget and program requirements change, the Government may award contracts to more than one qualified firm. Work will be issued through individual orders and priced at the time of the order. This is not a request for quote. To request the scope of work and detailed information, FAX Cookie Washington 707 562 8789 no later than 4:00 pm May 16, 2001 at (707) 562 9043. Firms MUST confirm receipt of FAX by phone: Cookie Washington 707 562 8789 or Sheila Georges 707 562 8788. Refer to Solicitation No R5-01-20-020. No E-mail. This procurement is open to both large and small business firms. The Contracting Officer is Don Bandur.*****

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010504/TSOL002.HTM (W-122 SN50K960)