2025 birch creek herbicide application

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region is soliciting contractors to provide fuels management services for herbicide application on 2,396 acres of BLM-administered rangeland at Birch Creek. The primary objective is controlling cheatgrass through targeted herbicide treatment in accordance with the attached statement of work. The solicitation includes specific approved herbicides, detailed maps of the treatment areas, and comprehensive performance work statements that contractors must follow. The procurement falls under NAICS code 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating) and PSC category F001 (Natural Resources/Conservation- Aerial Fertilization/Spraying). The solicitation was posted on August 26, 2025, with proposals due by September 10, 2025, providing potential contractors with a two-week response window.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualifying small business entities. The solicitation includes seven supporting documents covering FAR provisions, pricing schedules, approved herbicide lists, and detailed mapping attachments that define the scope and requirements. The work involves treating 2,396 acres of rangeland, representing a substantial land management project for cheatgrass control. Performance will take place on Bureau of Land Management administered lands in the Birch Creek area under Idaho Region jurisdiction. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the notice, the scale of acreage and specialized nature of herbicide application services suggest a significant environmental management contract opportunity for qualified small businesses.