The purpose of the contract to be awarded as a result of this solicitation process is to perform stream surveys (also known as stream inventories), complete data input, and write survey reports for the Olympic National Forest. Surveys will collect data on the physical, hydrologic, and biological components of stream systems and adjacent riparian areas through field surveys. The Contractor shall follow the Forest Service Region 6 Stream Inventory Handbook (Version 2.9) and additional Olympic National Forest methodology specified in Section J. A Request for Quotations – Commercial Items (RFQ) solicitation will be issued for the performance of all work items. This acquisition is a small business set-aside. The solicitation will be posted electronically to FedBiz Opps on May 22 and offers are due Monday, June 22, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. (local time). Point of Contact For additional information contact: Dan Johnson, Contracting Officer, at 360.956.2474, or email at
[email protected] ; or Richard McConnell, Wildlife Biologist and technical representative, at 360.288.0231 or email
[email protected]. Place of Performance – Field - Various identified stream locations on public land within the boundaries of the Hood Canal Ranger District of the Olympic National Forest. Office - Data input portion of the work will take place at the Quinault Office, Pacific Ranger District, Olympic National Forest, located at 353 South Shore Rd., Quinault, WA 98575