Summary
This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) was issued by the U.S. Forest Service (Rocky Mountain Research Station) requesting quotations for genetic sampling of trees under the Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) program to support work in Utah. The contractor must furnish laboratory genetic testing services (labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies) to develop and/or apply genetic assays to identify whitebark pine and limber pine tissue samples, with work organized in up to three phases (feasibility/panel design, reagent/assay development, and production-level testing). Quotations are due July 27, 2026 at 10:00 am MDT; the acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and the primary solicitation PDF and Statement of Work are available for download on SAM.gov.