Notice of Intent to Sole Source Benthic Macroinvertibrates
SAM.GOV Due: June 11, 2025 at 09:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The USDA Forest Service, SE Forestry Sciences Laboratory, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for the identification of benthic macroinvertebrates, which are crucial indicators of aquatic ecosystem health. This project aims to monitor these communities in forested watersheds following various land management practices, particularly focusing on the effects of clear cutting and silvopasture on water quality. The contractor will be responsible for sampling and identifying these organisms to the lowest taxonomic class, providing valuable data that supports the Forest Service's goals of maintaining biodiversity and improving water quality. This opportunity is particularly suited for small businesses with expertise in environmental consulting and aquatic biology, as the contract is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.
Description

Notice # 1146720
This is a special notice prepared in accordance with FAR 5.2 “Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions”. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will receive no response. This proposed contract action is published to notify pote

Entities
ADO
Department of Agriculture
FS
Forest Service
NAICS
541620
Set Aside
SBA : Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Place of Performance
North Carolina 27709
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
Heather Harkley [email protected] primary
Nestor Rivera Gonzalez [email protected] secondary
Attachments
  • Statement+of+Work+-+ID+of+Benthic+Macroinvertibrates.pdf
  • Benthic+Macroinvertibrate+Notice+of+Intent+to+Sole+Source.pdf