DFO cheatgrass spraying contract

The Bureau of Land Management Montana State Office is seeking aerial herbicide spraying services for cheatgrass control in the Dillon Field Office's Western District near Virginia City, Montana. The contract requires aerial application of Imazapic herbicide and non-ionic surfactant across approximately 4,731 acres, with contractors needing to hold a Montana Commercial Applicator License and comply with federal environmental regulations. The work involves precise GPS-tracked herbicide application while avoiding water sources, sensitive habitats, and forested areas, with detailed project logging and GIS data submission required. The contract will be awarded using a best value tradeoff process, evaluating both price and past performance factors. Quotes are due by August 28, 2025 at 1400 MDT and must be submitted electronically to Christopher Brailer at cbrailer@blm.gov, with all offerors required to be registered in the System for Award Management.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 115112 with a size standard of $9.5 million. The performance period spans from September 22, 2025 to October 24, 2025, providing a 21-day work window that is contingent on weather conditions, with final delivery required by October 24, 2025. The project involves treating an estimated 221.75 gallons of Imazapic herbicide and 591.37 gallons of non-ionic surfactant, with herbicide application rates not exceeding 0.19 lbs. active ingredient per acre. Payment will be based on actual acres treated rather than estimated quantities. The place of performance is the BLM Dillon Field Office in Dillon, Montana, with the treatment areas specifically located near Virginia City in the Western District.