Expanding Grazing Data Collection (Terrestrial ONL

Quick Summary

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office, has issued a Solicitation for Expanding Grazing Data Collection (Terrestrial ONLY) in Oregon and Washington. This Unrestricted opportunity seeks a contractor to perform terrestrial data collection to support grazing management, inform treatment effectiveness, and expedite land health permitting processes. Quotations are due by April 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.

Scope of Work

The contractor will conduct terrestrial data collection at targeted and randomly distributed points on BLM-administered lands.

• Base Period (FY2026): Collection of data at 260 terrestrial points.
• Option Periods (2027-2030): Four 12-month option periods, with potential for 400 terrestrial points per year.
• Optional Task 5: Potential to increase data points by up to 250 per contract period.
• Methodology: Adherence to the most current version of the Monitoring Manual for Grassland, Shrubland, and Savanna Ecosystems and the Terrestrial AIM Data Management Protocol. This includes core methods (plot characterization, observation, photos, line-point intercept, vegetation height, gap intercept, soil aggregate stability, plot-level species inventory) and potentially contingent/supplemental methods (sagebrush shape, herbaceous height, forb abundance, visual obstruction recording, density of deep-rooted perennial grasses).
• Data Capture & Submission: Electronic data capture is required using Field Maps/Survey123. All data must be provided electronically via Survey123 and web maps to the BLM-NOC by November 10 each year. Paper forms are permissible only in unforeseen circumstances and must be entered within ten working days.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract.
• NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services).
• Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
• Period of Performance: Base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with four potential 12-month option years extending through March 31, 2031.
• Data Collection Window: April 20 to September 30 annually.
• Quotations Due: April 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
• Project Implementation Report Due: September 30.

Personnel & Equipment Requirements

• Personnel: A Project/Crew Manager with a Master's/PhD and extensive relevant experience is required. Field crews must include individuals with expertise as Field Botanists or Rangeland Management Specialists and Field Soil Scientists. Field crews must have completed Terrestrial AIM core methods training within the last three years.
• Equipment: Contractor must provide all necessary personnel, resources, tools, and equipment, including electronic data capture devices (tablets), cameras, GPS devices, compasses, and field vehicles (4x4 with high clearance). UTV/ATVs may also be required.

Evaluation

Award will be made to the responsible firm whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering technical capability, past performance, small business participation, and price.

Additional Notes

Extensive coordination with BLM State Office, Field Office Leads, and the National AIM Team is required. Contractors must be prepared for remote locations, primitive camping conditions, and develop a safety plan, including hitch schedules and InReach contact information. Compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including specific fire prevention and safety requirements for Oregon and Washington, is mandatory.