International Forest Research, Development, Technical & Support Services for the Office of International Programs

The Forest Service Washington Office, Procurement and Property Services, National Contracts Branch, requires a contractor to provide forestry research and development expertise, project management, and technical support services. These services support the Office of International Programs in executing international sustainable forestry, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, natural resource management, and disaster mitigation missions across more than 90 countries. This acquisition is categorized under NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and PSC F018, Natural Resources/Conservation- Other Forest/Range Improvements (Non-Construction).

This solicitation, identified as 12318723R0002, is a small business set-aside with preference given to small disadvantaged business entities. The government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to one general prime contractor who will be responsible for all contract terms. The contract has a maximum value of $300,000,000.00, with individual task orders issued as fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, or a combination of both.

The procurement was published on October 24, 2022, and the response deadline was January 23, 2023. Cassandra Carey is the designated point of contact for this requirement. The solicitation includes seven attachments, featuring three amendments, a past performance questionnaire, a quality assurance surveillance plan, and the primary solicitation document.