Field Technician For Vegetation Survey

The United States Department of Agriculture is soliciting quotations for a Field Technician position to support vegetation surveys under solicitation number 12444726Q0038, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items. This acquisition is entirely set aside for small businesses, with a size standard of $19 million in annual receipts, and is classified under NAICS code 541620 for Environmental Consulting Services. The work will be performed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and requires technical expertise in conducting field-based vegetation assessments to assist in land management decisions that promote sustainability on working lands. All responsible small business sources are encouraged to submit quotations, with no separate written solicitation to be issued. Quotations must be submitted by the deadline of August 22, 2026, at 3:59 AM Eastern Time, with the solicitation posted on August 5, 2026. The contracting office is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and is managed by the USDA Forest Service. Primary point of contact for questions and submissions is Winston Buchanan, reachable via email at winston.buchanan@usda.gov or by phone at 434-439-3594. Further details and the official solicitation page can be accessed through the provided SAM.gov link.