BLM sieber aerial spraying

The Bureau of Land Management's National Interagency Fire Center is seeking aerial herbicide treatment services for cheatgrass control on approximately 600 acres located on a plateau above Sieber Canyon in Mesa County, Colorado. The contractor will perform aerial spraying of Rejuvra (Indazaflam) and Imazapic herbicides targeting cheatgrass-dominated areas within the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness. Contractors must be licensed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, use GPS-enabled equipment, and adhere to strict environmental guidelines including wind speed restrictions, buffer zones, and application temperature requirements. The solicitation will be evaluated on a best value with trade-offs basis, considering technical approach, past performance, and price. Quotes must be submitted by September 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time via email to Daniel Rosales, with a 60-day quote validity period required.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 for Support Activities for Forestry. The estimated contract value is $34, though this appears to be incomplete information that may require clarification from the contracting officer. The aerial spraying services must be performed between October 1-20, 2025, with a preference for early completion as weather conditions permit. The treatment area encompasses 600 acres of rugged, canyon-filled terrain in the arid landscape of western Colorado, specifically within Mesa and Garfield Counties. No incumbent contractor information was provided in the solicitation documents.