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NRCS Montana - National Resources Inventory (NRI) Grazing land Field Study Data Collection

ID: 12FPC326Q0030 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 12FPC326Q0030 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture is mandated (through the Rural Development Act of 1972, the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977, and other supporting legislation) to assess the status, condition, and trends of soil, water, and related resources on the Nation's Non-Federal and Federal lands. Resources inventory legislative authorities, NRCS policy, and responsibilities for conducting the National Resources Inventory (NRI) are contained in NRCS General Manual 290, Part 400. To accomplish this task, the NRCS will award one contract that requires the successful contractor to collect data on selected sample sites (points) for the NRI, Grazingland Field Study in Montana.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services. The small business size standard is $19M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Any questions must be submitted in writing to Blake Boyer, Contract Specialist, at blake.boyer@usda.gov no later than July 8, 2026, 5:00pm ET. Please include the solicitation name and number (12FPC326Q0030) as the subject line of the email.

Please see RFQ document for complete details.

Background
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture, is mandated to assess the status, condition, and trends of soil, water, and related resources on the Nation’s Non-Federal and Federal lands.

This contract aims to collect data on selected sample sites for the National Resources Inventory (NRI) Grazingland Field Study in Montana, as outlined in NRCS General Manual 290, Part 400.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for collecting data on selected sample sites for the NRI Grazingland Field Study in Montana. This includes:
1. Conducting field studies to gather data on grazing land conditions.
2. Following specified methodologies for data collection as per NRCS guidelines.
3. Ensuring compliance with all technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
4. Providing detailed reports based on collected data.
5. Collaborating with NRCS representatives throughout the project duration.

Period of Performance
The estimated period of performance is from July 16, 2026, to March 31, 2027, for the base period, with options to extend for four additional 12-month periods if exercised.

Place of Performance
State of Montana

Bidder Requirements
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. Bidders must meet the following requirements:
1. Must demonstrate technical capability through a detailed narrative addressing their ability to perform required services.
2. Must provide resumes or qualifications of personnel involved in data collection.
3. Knowledge of rangeland inventory methods and field experience is essential.
4. Familiarity with plant taxonomy relevant to Montana is required.
5. Geographic location should be advantageous in relation to work sites.
6. Capacity to accomplish the work must be demonstrated through available qualified personnel and existing contracts.
7. All quotes must comply with submission guidelines outlined in the solicitation.

Overview

Agency
Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPACBC) [USDA]
Response Deadline
July 14, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT Due in 13 Days
Posted
July 1, 2026, 12:34 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
541620 - Environmental Consulting Services
PSC
F999 - Other Environmental Services
Place of Performance
MT United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$19 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$150,000 - $450,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
69% of obligations for similar contracts within the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center were awarded full & open.
On 7/1/26 Farm Production and Conservation Business Center issued Synopsis Solicitation 12FPC326Q0030 for NRCS Montana - National Resources Inventory (NRI) Grazing land Field Study Data Collection due 7/14/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 541620 (SBA Size Standard $19 Million) and PSC F999.
Primary Contact
Name
Blake Boyer   Profile
Email
blake.boyer@usda.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER > FPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIV
FPDS Organization Code
12D0-12FPAC
Source Organization Code
500036392
Last Updated
July 1, 2026
Last Updated By
blake.boyer@usda.gov
Archive Date
July 29, 2026