Forest Health Aerial Surveyor Services

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, via the CSA Intermountain 2 office, is seeking aerial surveyor services for the Rocky Mountain Region during the 2026 survey season. This requirement involves the aerial mapping of tree mortality and damage caused by western forest pests across various forest types. Contractors will utilize government-provided aircraft and tablet computers equipped with the digital mobile sketch mapping system (DMSM) application. Depending on the contractor's qualifications as a Fixed Wing Flight Manager Special Use, duties will be performed either independently or alongside a Forest Service representative.

This procurement is identified as solicitation number 1284LM26Q0052 and is classified under NAICS 541370 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services and PSC R404 Support- Professional: Land Surveys-Cadastral (Non-Construction). The opportunity is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside. Performance will occur at various locations within the United States, and the primary point of contact for this requirement is Sarah W. Cotton.

The response deadline for this combined synopsis/solicitation is May 18, 2026, at 1700 MST. Interested parties must submit quotes in Word or PDF format via email. The solicitation includes three attachments: the primary solicitation document, a statement of work, and a question-and-answer document published on May 1, 2026. Prior to the final submission deadline, any questions regarding the requirement must be submitted no later than May 11, 2026.