CA-klamath BSN NWR-native plant restorat

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks commercial restoration services across 223.1 acres of a wetland reserve easement along the Sprague River in Klamath County, Oregon, with quotations due September 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. Amendment 001, issued September 25, 2026, removed the Total Small Business Set-Aside and opened the requirement to unrestricted competition; quotations submitted before the amendment remain eligible for consideration unless revised.

Place of performance is 19909 Skeen Ranch Road, Sprague River, Oregon. Work comprises three components: one mowing event to be completed by October 31, 2026 (vegetation left at 6 inches height); aerial application of government-furnished native seed at 12.7 lbs pure live seed per acre with preferred application November 1–15, 2026 but extending through March 15, 2027; and one optional post-seeding rolling event within 24 hours of seeding, exercisable solely by the Contracting Officer if weather and ground conditions permit. The contractor will pick up approximately 3,260 lbs of native seed in 50-lb bags from Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge and apply it evenly across the treatment area. This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order with three line items (CLINs 00010, 00020, 00030) covering mowing, seeding, and optional rolling. Award goes to the responsible quoter representing best value based on Technical Capability/Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price, with approximately equal weighting between non-price factors combined and price. Quoters must be registered and active in SAM.gov at time of award and provide their UEI. All costs including labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, fuel, and coordination are included in firm-fixed pricing. Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination applies. Questions were due September 16 at 1200 Pacific. NAICS code is 115112, Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating.