Field Equipment and Supplies Provision

The contract calls for the supply and ongoing maintenance of essential field tools used by botanical survey teams, including GPS units, tablets, compasses, printed maps, and vinyl flagging. These items are critical for accurate data collection, navigation, and marking of plant survey sites in remote and rugged terrain. The scope emphasizes not only the initial provision of equipment but also continuous upkeep to ensure reliable performance under demanding environmental conditions. This is a subcontract under the U.S. Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, with performance based in Quincy, California, zip code 95971. The solicitation, classified under NAICS code 423490 for miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers, was posted on July 6, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors without preference based on business size or ownership status. Vendors must ensure that all supplied items meet operational standards for durability, accuracy, and field usability.