AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOREST SERVICE · Southwestern Regional Office, Region 3
The Agriculture Department seeks technical support for the International Institute of Tropical Forestry to develop strategic plans and provide logistics guidance for forestry units. The contract is a Small Business Set Aside, with proposals due by September 11, 2026. [3][1]
Contractor Requirements 3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks Contractor will provide services related to the developing the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry and IITF Unit strategic direction, develop strategic plans, and conducting units’ analysis to inform units’ decisions.
The Government intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
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Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements. (d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract. (e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001. (f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default. (End of Provision) The International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) Logistics and Strategic Planning Support Services 127EAV26Q0088 Page 14 of 15 NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions.
Contractor Requirements 3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks Contractor will provide services related to the developing the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry and IITF Unit strategic direction, develop strategic plans, and conducting units’ analysis to inform units’ decisions.
Include a proposed performance schedule identifying major activities, dependencies, deliverables, Government review points, and proposed completion dates.
The Government intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.
The Government intends to award without discussions; therefore, Offerors should submit their best technical and price proposals initially.
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
San Juan, PR, 00926, USA
Posted Aug 22, 2026; Responses due Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC; Archive date Sep 26, 2026
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The International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) is seeking technical support and guidance through logistics and strategic planning services, in support of the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit, Services are intended to build, develop, and improve the unit's strategic direction and delivery using objective criteria. This includes development of the unit strategic plan and the implementation of the agency's priorities in collaboration and coordination with State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Team and stakeholders. The work will include conducting research and analysis on the current situation in reference to the programs strategic plans and frameworks; developing and communicating goals and objectives; leading engagement to gather input; designing and implementing frameworks and tools for strategic planning; evaluating alternative strategies and scenarios; preparing reports on the plan; monitoring its implementation and impact; and providing advice on strategic issues. The product of strategic planning is a plan document that at its completion will be shared, adopted, and followed by SPTF Team members, collaborators, and stakeholders. It will also reflect changes in regulatory conditions. The plan should include but is not limited to; general programs' framework and priorities in consonance with current national and local guidelines, unit organigram and communication flowcharts, tangible and measurable action items with implementation schedules, and implementation metrics and guidelines to be conducted regularly in order to assess plan suitability and effectiveness. Additionally, a conservation education plan shall be developed in consonance with US Forest Service priorities and local
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