RECOVERY - Architect and Engineering Services for the Caribbean National Forest and International Institute of Tropical Forestry

The contract, funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service to RMA Architects PSC of San Juan, Puerto Rico. This Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, referenced as AG-4419-C-10-0038, is designed to provide engineering and design services in support of the Caribbean National Forest and the International Institute of Tropical Forestry, located in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The contract was negotiated under FAR Part 19 with an 8(a) qualified firm, ensuring adherence to federal acquisition regulations for small or disadvantaged businesses. The primary scope of work involves architect and engineering services aligned with NAICS code 541330. The contract complements efforts to maintain and enhance forestry resources and infrastructure in these tropical environments. The USDA Forest Service’s East SPOC office in Washington, DC, administers the contract, with points of contact including Contracting Officer Christy G. Smith and Procurement Technician Thelma L. Hyppolite-Hamilton available for oversight and coordination. The place of performance is San Juan, Puerto Rico, underscoring the regional focus of the project.