Field Verification and Quality Control Support

The contract involves performing independent field verification tasks to ensure the accuracy of tree marking and cruising activities, including conducting check cruises to validate data quality and supporting re-cruising efforts when initial inspections fail to meet standards. This work requires precise field expertise to confirm compliance with established forestry measurement and reporting protocols, ensuring data integrity for land management purposes. The services are critical for maintaining regulatory and operational accuracy in timber inventory and resource planning. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with a NAICS code of 541620 for Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, and is specifically targeted toward small business contractors. It is issued under the USDA Forest Service, specifically the CSA East 1 office, with performance required in Blackduck, MN, 56630. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, and responses are due by August 10, 2026, at 3:59 AM. The contract is structured as a subcontract, and applicants must be prepared to meet strict quality control expectations in a remote field environment.