BDO BLM jump drill seeding FY25

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform Jump Drill Seeding services in Owyhee County, Idaho. The solicitation (ID: 140L2625Q0031) requires a contractor to conduct drill seeding on approximately 3,915 acres using government-furnished rangeland drills and a specific seed mix including Crested Wheatgrass, Siberian Wheatgrass, Sandberg Bluegrass, and Alfalfa. Contractors must provide two four-wheel drive tractors with a minimum of 180 horsepower and demonstrate technical capability to execute the seeding project efficiently. The proposal evaluation will prioritize technical factors over price, with assessment focusing on the offeror's technical capability, prior experience, past performance, and pricing. Proposals must be submitted by April 23, 2025, with the work performance period scheduled between September 15 and October 24, 2025.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 115112, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million in annual receipts. The project will take place in a terrain characterized by rolling hills with rock outcroppings, slopes averaging 12%, and elevations ranging from 3,875 to 4,570 feet. The contract is structured as a firm, fixed-price arrangement with an "All or None" requirement, meaning the entire project must be awarded to a single contractor. The government will provide the seed mix and six standard rangeland drills in two three-drill cart setups, while the contractor is responsible for supplying tractors and executing precise seeding operations. The total seeding quantity is 11.0 pounds per acre across the designated 3,915-acre area, with specific instructions to avoid very rocky areas that could potentially damage equipment.