F--DEEP CREEK AND DRY RIDGE LAYOUT MARK AND CRUISE

The contract pertains to forestry consulting services for the Deep Creek and Dry Ridge timber projects in Idaho, requiring the contractor to identify and mark trees to be retained using color-coded paint—yellow for Deep Creek and orange for Dry Ridge—while conducting a comprehensive timber inventory using HHPCs in accordance with the BLM Eco Survey Field User Guide. The work must be completed within 197 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a firm deadline of December 15, 2026, and is subject to strict quality standards including a minimum 90% Acceptable Quality Level for tree marking accuracy and specific tolerances for data collection such as canopy cover, slope, and diameter at breast height. Performance occurs on federal land in the Pocatello and Upper Snake regions, with all site restoration, cleanup, and disposal of paint cans required as part of deliverables. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price acquisition under FAR Part 12 for commercial services, with evaluation based on a best value trade-off methodology prioritizing technical capability and prior experience over price, though no numerical weights or scoring matrix is provided. The solicitation includes multiple FAR clauses related to small business set-asides, combating human trafficking, supply chain security, and preference for U.S.-flag vessels, confirming the work is subject to federal compliance mandates. Offerors must demonstrate relevant field experience in remote environments, submit crew qualifications and equipment lists, and provide references from recent similar projects. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Internet Payment Platform, and payment is administered through Code LDA, with the BLM’s Idaho State Office serving as the contracting agency under the Department of the Interior. No contract value is disclosed, as pricing is to be submitted by offerors, and all marking requirements are confined to forestry identification with no commercial packaging or labeling standards applied. The contractor is responsible for compliance with environmental laws, federal property stewardship, and diligent execution within established work hours, and must commence work within five days of receiving the Notice to Proceed.