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Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order from the LMIR BPA. Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Monitoring Contract

ID: 12363N26Q4198 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  85%
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BPA Call Order Exceeding $20,000 Synopsis Requisition 1171756

The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS) is issuing this special notice as a means of complying with USDA Acquisition Regulation (AGAR), SUBPART 412.201-1, requiring that all calls above $20,000 be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE). The USDA FS intends on awarding a competitive BPA Call Order against the LMIR BPA for Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Monitoring Contract.

The Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) is a National BPA that consists of a large variety of work including Professional Services, Natural Resources Restoration, Project Management, NEPA, Communications, and more. The BPA can be utilized on all Forests and Grasslands and is available for all federal agencies to utilize.

This is not a solicitation. This synopsis notification of intent to award a BPA Call order does not constitute a request for proposals or submission of any information in response to this notification.

This procurement is restricted to those approved companies eligible for call orders under the Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) for USFS. There are currently 30+ businesses that will receive this solicitation. The Call Order shall be issued via email to those companies listed on the BPA. Any changes to the Call Order RFQ shall also be emailed to those companies listed on the BPA. Technical POC is Lauren Onofrio, lauren.onofrio@usda.gov, Contracting Officer (Breanne Parker, sm.fs.lmirbpa@usda.gov)

This requirement will be competitively awarded as a BPA Call Order against the multiple award schedule BPA continuously solicited on the GPE at: SAM.gov. If contractors are not on the LMIR BPA and wish to join, they can respond to the BPA during the onboarding window which is Oct 1-Oct 31st each year for the life of the BPA. For instructions on how to join the BPA, search Contract Opportunities on sam.gov using solicitation number 12363N23Q4023 or emailing the LMIR BPA team for a list of onboarding instructions.

Background
The USDA Forest Service (FS) is issuing this notice to comply with USDA Acquisition Regulation (AGAR), requiring that all calls above $20,000 be posted publicly.

The intent is to award a competitive BPA Call Order against the Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) for monitoring services related to the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. The LMIR BPA encompasses a wide range of services including Professional Services, Natural Resources Restoration, Project Management, NEPA compliance, and Communications, available for use by all federal agencies.

Work Details
The contractor will provide Environmental Compliance Coordinator(s) for three main services:

1) Development of monitoring reports, guides, or summary information addressing requirements within the 2023 Land Management Plan and 2012 Planning Rule;

2) Coordination of all monitoring work on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, including efforts by Forest Service partners;

3) Coordination and integration with Forest Service researchers studying the impacts of Hurricane Helene on forest land. Specific tasks include compiling pre-storm baseline information from 2018 to 2024, drafting biennial monitoring reports, incorporating feedback from USFS staff into final reports, and developing a post-Helene Monitoring Guide and Adaptive Management Framework for continued forest plan monitoring.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this Call Order is from the Date of Award through October 1, 2027. If optional items are exercised, the period will be extended accordingly.

Place of Performance
Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests in North Carolina.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be approved companies eligible for call orders under the LMIR BPA for USFS. There are currently over 30 businesses eligible to receive this solicitation. Contractors must provide pricing for all items listed in their specific award(s).

Overview

Agency
Forest Service (USFS) [USDA]
Response Deadline
July 24, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT Due in 7 Days
Posted
July 16, 2026, 6:01 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541620 - Environmental Consulting Services
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Asheville, NC 28801 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$19 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$25,000 - $150,000 (AI estimate)
On 7/16/26 Forest Service issued Special Notice 12363N26Q4198 for Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order from the LMIR BPA. Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Monitoring Contract due 7/24/26.
Primary Contact
Name
LMIR BPA Team   Profile
Email
sm.fs.lmirbpa@usda.gov
Phone
(986) 217-1467

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Technical POC Lauren Onofrio lauren.onofrio@usda.gov None

Documents

Posted documents for Special Notice 12363N26Q4198

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > FOREST SERVICE
FPDS Organization Code
12C2-12C2
Source Organization Code
100013241
Last Updated
July 16, 2026
Last Updated By
breanne.parker@usda.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 8, 2026