Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA)

The Forest Service, operating through the Mount Hood National Forest, issued this award notice for Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) services under solicitation number AG-046W-S-10-0002. The contract encompasses support activities for forestry, classified under NAICS 115310 Support Activities for Forestry and PSC code F. The scope of work involves plot installation and the acquisition of plot photos across several designated geographic areas within the United States to support national forest inventory data collection.

Three vendors received awards for specific service areas. Biometrics Forestry Services was awarded contract AG-046W-C-10-0012 to provide plot installation and photos for Areas 1, 5, and 7. ForesTechnique received contract AG-046W-C-10-0011 for services in Areas 3 and 4, while Raven Forestry was awarded contract AG-046W-C-10-0013 for work in Area 8. Each contract utilizes a per-plot and per-photo pricing structure tailored to the requirements of the assigned geographic area.

The performance period for these services includes work scheduled for 2010 and 2011. Unit pricing for plot installation varies significantly by location and performance year, ranging from $456.00 per plot in Area 5 to as high as $1,299.00 per plot in Area 1 for the 2011 period. Plot photography rates also vary by vendor and area, with costs ranging from $10.00 to $30.00 per photo. These awards were published on April 16, 2010, following the procurement process managed by the Mount Hood National Forest office.