Description
The USDA Forest Service’s International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) seeks a qualified contractor to provide logistics and strategic‑planning support for its State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit serving Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The effort includes research, stakeholder engagement, development of a multi‑year strategic plan, a conservation‑education component, and ongoing monitoring and reporting. Work will be performed remotely with occasional travel to the islands, and the contract is a firm‑fixed‑price award with a base period of one year (10/01/2026‑09/30/2027) plus two optional one‑year extensions. Deliverables include a stakeholder‑consultation plan, draft and final strategic plans, quarterly performance metrics, and monthly progress reports.
• Scope: strategic planning, logistics coordination, stakeholder outreach, data analysis, and education‑plan development.
• Location: Services delivered to Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands; contractor works from its own facilities.
• Duration: 12‑month base period, with two optional 12‑month extensions.
• Funding: Firm‑fixed‑price; total award amount not disclosed.
• Required expertise: environmental/forestry consulting, bilingual (English/Spanish) stakeholder facilitation, project management, and experience with USDA Forest Service programs.