Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating

NAICS Category 115112 - Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating encompasses a range of agricultural and environmental services focused on land management, vegetation establishment, and restoration activities. These services include tree planting, seedling production, aerial and ground-based seeding, herbicide application, invasive species control, and habitat restoration. Contractors in this category provide specialized equipment, labor, and expertise to support ecological management across federal lands, wildlife refuges, and conservation areas.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate a consistent pattern of small business set-aside contracts with values ranging from $10,000 to nearly $750,000. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and Wildlife Service are the primary funding agencies. Frequent contractors include firms like Crop Jet Aviation, Benson Farms, High Desert Aviation, and Monture Creek Land Management. Most awards involve aerial or ground-based seeding, herbicide application, and native plant restoration across western states including Idaho, Washington, Montana, and Nevada. Typical contract durations range from several months to multiple years, with many awards featuring firm fixed-price structures and performance periods spanning fall through spring seasons.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities continue to emphasize land restoration and vegetation management services. Opportunities include aerial seeding of fire-damaged landscapes in Idaho and Colorado, native plant restoration at national wildlife refuges in Florida and Washington, and tree planting projects in Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Most solicitations are set aside for small businesses, with NAICS code 115112 and a $9.5 million size standard. Typical requirements involve precise seed application, herbicide treatment, native species planting, and habitat enhancement across diverse ecological zones. Evaluation criteria consistently emphasize technical capability, past performance, and price, with most opportunities seeking contractors capable of operating specialized equipment in challenging terrain and environmental conditions.