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 international forest research, development, technical, and support services for the Office of International Programs. This solicitation, identified by number 12318723R0002, seeks a single general contractor to provide forestry expertise and project management across more than 90 countries. The primary objective is to implement international sustainable forestry, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, natural resource management, and disaster mitigation missions.

The government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with a maximum value of $300,000,000.00. Subsequent task orders will be issued as fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, or a combination of both types. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC F018 for Natural Resources/Conservation- Other Forest/Range Improvements (Non-Construction). The requirement is set aside for small business entities with a preference for small disadvantaged business entities.

Submissions for this solicitation were due by January 23, 2023, following its initial publication on October 24, 2022. The administrative record for this notice includes seven attachments, featuring three amendments, a Past Performance Questionnaire, a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and the original solicitation document. Cassandra Carey is the designated point of contact for this requirement.