Hot pot herbicide treatment

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region is seeking a contractor to perform herbicide treatment on approximately 3,227 acres located 20 miles north of Battle Mountain, Nevada. The solicitation (140L3925Q0054) targets fuels reduction services to mitigate hazardous noxious and invasive annual grasses through precise herbicide application. Offerors must possess a Nevada Professional Applicator License and submit comprehensive technical documentation, including a detailed technical approach, equipment descriptions, quality control and safety plans, GPS data collection experience, and key personnel qualifications. The government will evaluate quotes on a best value basis, with technical and past performance capabilities weighted more heavily than price. Interested contractors must submit electronic quotes to Matthew B. Merritt by June 24, 2025, at 1700 local time, with all questions to be submitted via email to mbmerritt@blm.gov.

This contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 with a $34.0 million size standard, targeting support activities for forestry. The performance period is scheduled from September 15, 2025, to October 30, 2025, during which the selected contractor will apply a tank mixture of Rejuvra (indaziflam) herbicide and an approved drift control agent at 5 gallons per acre. The treatment area is located in Owyhee Canyon and spans approximately 8 miles, with strict environmental compliance requirements including maintaining wind velocities of 6 mph or less and avoiding water sources and potential Lahontan Cutthroat Trout habitats. Payment will be calculated based on actual acres treated, with potential price adjustments if acreage varies more than 15% from the estimated quantity. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and supplies, and must use GPS-tracked equipment to document the treatment process.