NRCS Local Data Collection Central Valley, Central Sierra, CA

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks quotations from small‑business firms to perform local cropland data collection in California’s Central Valley and Central Sierra regions. The work supports the agency’s annual Soil Survey and Crop Reporting programs and includes field observations, GPS data capture, and entry of data into NRCS databases. The contract is a total small‑business set‑aside and will run from 18 Sept 2026 through 31 Mar 2027. • Scope: On‑site cropland data collection, GPS positioning, and data entry for designated counties. • Location: Central Valley and Central Sierra, California. • Period of Performance: ~6 months (Sept 2026 – Mar 2027). • Set‑aside: Total Small Business; NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services). • Submission: Quotations due per original solicitation (date not restated in amendment). • Questions due: 11 Sept 2026 12:00 PM ET. • Primary contact: Jill Craft ([email protected]).