B--NV AIM TERRESTRIAL DATA COLLECTION PERMITTING

This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought notice issued in accordance with FAR 10.002(b)(2)(ix) to conduct market research. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ/RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is not, at this time, seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotes. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in the response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested vendor’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ/RFP, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This Government's requirement will include terrestrial monitoring surveys using the BLM’s Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) protocols. Collecting monitoring data on BLM managed surface in the state of Nevada is required to support documentation of the effectiveness of decisions established in BLM Resource Management Plans, treatment effectiveness, habitat evaluations, among other uses. The information contained here and in the attached Scope of Work reflects the Government's anticipated requirements as of date of this RFI. This Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541620 Environmental Consulting Services. The Small Business size standard for NAICS 541620 is $19.0 million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is B525, Special Studies/Analysis - Natural Resources. Vendors capable of providing the requested services are encouraged t