Fungi and Lichen Field Survey Services

The contract awards biological field survey services focused on identifying, documenting, and collecting fungi and lichen species across Umpqua National Forest lands, with all work centered in Tiller, Oregon. The contractor is required to conduct field surveys using standardized protocols, including precise GPS tagging of specimen locations, physical collection of biological samples, and accurate data recording through approved forms. All activities must comply with Forest Service guidelines to ensure ecological integrity and scientific validity. This is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 541620, reserved exclusively for small businesses, and is structured as a subcontract. Proposals are due by August 12, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 21, 2026, under the Department of Agriculture’s Umpqua National Forest office.