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 falls under NAICS code 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services, and PSC R404, SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LAND SURVEYS-CADASTRAL (NON-CONSTRUCTION). The solicitation is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. Contractors must possess specialized expertise in western forest pests, forest types, and GPS and GIS technology, along with aviation experience.

Contractors will aerially map tree mortality and damage utilizing a government-provided tablet computer equipped with the digital mobile sketch mapping system (DMSM) application. Performance occurs within government-provided aircraft, where the contractor may work alongside a Forest Service representative or independently, depending on their qualifications as a Fixed-Wing Flight Manager Special Use. Performance is scheduled for the 2026 survey season within the United States.

Solicitation 1284LM26Q0052 was published on April 17, 2026, and updated on May 1, 2026. Supporting documentation includes three attachments: the primary solicitation PDF, a statement of work for the R2 ADS 2026 aerial surveyors, and a questions and answers document. Questions regarding this opportunity are due by May 11, 2026. All quotes must be submitted via email in Word or PDF format to Sarah Cotton by the response deadline of May 18, 2026, at 1700 MST.