The USDA Forest Service is seeking contractors interested in performing root image processing work for an ongoing research project. The work will be preformed on the contractor's computer equipment at their own location and is expected to average 20 hours of work per week to meet contract obligations. Data and image transfers will occur via the Internet. Desired qualifications include a degree in ecology, plant biology or related field, experience with root image processing or digitizing images, and intermediate computer proficiency. Software will be provided for which minimum computer specs are required. The following synopsis provides more details and information on how to receive a solicitation. Please share this with anyone you think might be interested.
Mark Coleman ___________________ The USDA Forest Service is soliciting offers for root imaging processing. It requires the use of specialized RooTracker Software to measure changes in root birth and death based on image sequences. Information about Rootracker can be found at (http://www.biology.duke.edu/rootracker/index.html) Equipment needed to perform this service is: * Processor: Pentium II or better * Operating system: MS Windows 98. 2000, XP, or higher * Memory: 5 MB RAM available for program * Disk Space: 3 MB for program and associated files * Monitor: High resolution (1024x768 minimum) 17 inch or greater * A high-speed Internet connection is recommended Desired qualifications: * Individual(s) performing on this contract should hold a minimum of a four-year degree in ecology, agriculture, forestry, or equivalent plant sciences; and should have three months verifiable technical experience in computer digitizing. (Twelve months of verifiable technical experience in digitizing and/or root image processing may be substituted for the education requirement.) * Individual(s) performing on this contract s should be able to demonstrate a proficiency in operating, program loading, internet browsers, email communications and file management using the MS Windows based computers. * Individual(s) performing on this contract should be able to demonstrate the ability to distinguish tree roots growing in soil background. * Individual(s) performing on this contract should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of mycorrhizal associations and root branch order. An indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract will be a commercial performance based service contract with a base period and two option years with a minimum guaranteed amount of $3,000 over the life of the contract. The maximum award amount over the lifetime of the contract will be $25,000.00. Multiple contract awards are possible. . The small business size standard is $23 million for NAICS code 541519 (Other computer related services) If interested please contact Margie Yeaton [EMAIL PROTECTED] at (803) 725-0239 no later than 18 May 2007 Please provide name, address, telephone number and email address if you wish to be sent a copy of the solicitation. Fax number is 803-725-1807.
