Boise NF Lava Fire BAER

The USDA Forest Service Stewardship Branch is soliciting quotes for Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) invasive species monitoring and treatment services in the Lava Fire area of the Boise National Forest, Idaho. The procurement involves a firm fixed-price task order requiring contractors to survey approximately 136.5 acres and provide potential treatments for invasive species control across the same acreage. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be responsible for GPS tracking of treatment areas, applying specified herbicides to control various weed species including medusa head, ventenata, cheatgrass, spotted knapweed, rush skeletonweed, and leafy spurge. The work involves both backpack and motorized spraying while adhering to strict environmental guidelines and avoiding sensitive species. The evaluation will use a best value approach considering technical ability, past performance, and price. Quotes are due by July 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM Mountain Time.

This contract opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the Total Small Business designation, with no incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation documents. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the scope encompasses two primary line items: the Lava P1B Survey covering 136.5 acres and Lava P1B Treatments for up to 136.5 acres. The performance period extends from the date of award through October 31, 2026, providing contractors with approximately 15 months to complete the required monitoring and treatment activities. All work will be performed in Boise, Idaho, specifically within the Lava Fire area of the Boise National Forest. The contract falls under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and PSC code F099 (Natural Resources/Conservation- Other).