Forest Health Aerial Surveyor Services

The USDA is seeking a contractor to provide aerial surveyor services for forest health assessments. The contractor will be required to have specialized expertise in western forest pests, forest types, GPS and GIS technology, and aviation experience. The work will involve aerially mapping tree mortality and damage using a provided tablet computer with the digital mobile sketch mapping system (DMSM) application. The contractor will work alongside a Forest Service representative or independently, depending on their qualifications. Some key points to consider: • The contractor will be required to have experience with GPS and GIS technology. • The contractor will be required to have aviation experience and may be asked to perform survey missions independently. • The contractor will be provided with a government-furnished aircraft and equipment, including a tablet computer with the DMSM application. • The contractor will be required to edit and process data, but most of the GIS work will be handled by the government. • The contractor will be expected to relocate frequently throughout Region 2 during the period of performance. • The contractor will be paid per diem, even on non-flight operational days, but will not be required to remain on-site between missions.