Remote Sensing/Geophysical Survey GPR

Solicitation1171570

BuyerAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Notice typeSources Sought

PostedSeptember 18, 2026

Response deadlineSeptember 21, 2026

Place of performanceFlagstaff, Arizona, USA

ClassificationNAICS 541360 · PSC B518

Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

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This is only a Sources Sought not a Solicitation. A solicitation will be posted at a later date. The Coconino National Forest seeks to implement remote sensing/geophysical survey to assist in meeting its compliance responsibilities under federal law and regulation. The purpose of this contract is to perform geophysical survey utilizing ground-penetrating radar (GPR) at a project unit covering up to five acres on the Coconino National Forest, to identify subsurface disturbances and anomalies, and characterize their extent.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tierFOREST SERVICE

Contracting officeUSDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 5

Office addressAlbuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA

Public points of contact

PrimaryErnest Hernandezernest.hernandez@usda.gov

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