Planting Quality Inspection and Data Management

The contract requires the performance of internal quality inspections for plantings using standardized 1/50 acre plots to assess growth, survival, and overall health of vegetation, with strict adherence to data collection protocols. Accurate field data logs must be maintained throughout the inspection process, and the use of Avenza Maps is anticipated for precise geospatial tracking and location-based documentation to ensure consistency and reliability of recorded observations. The work is to be conducted within the specified place of performance in Winthrop, Washington, under a total small business set-aside as defined by the SBA, and the task falls under NAICS code 541370 for other scientific and technical consulting services. This subcontract is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Csa Northwest 1 office, with all proposals due by August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, and is open exclusively to small business concerns meeting applicable SBA size standards. While no specific point of contact is listed, all bids must comply with the federal procurement requirements associated with USDA contracting, and successful offerors will be expected to deliver consistent, high-quality field data that supports long-term forest management and monitoring objectives.