Insecticide application

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon-Washington Region is seeking a contractor to perform insecticide application services at the Horning Seed Orchard in Colton, Oregon. The solicitation requires applying esfenvalerate insecticide twice to Douglas-fir tree canopies across 39.4 acres, with applications spaced two to three weeks apart during the period of March 24, 2025 through May 30, 2025. Contractors must possess current Oregon commercial pesticide operator's and applicator's licenses and apply the insecticide at a precise rate of 0.19 lb active ingredient per acre under specific weather conditions. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical approach, past performance, and price, with the award going to the most advantageous offer. Interested vendors must submit electronic quotes by February 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, with questions due by February 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.

This contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 115112 with a $9.5 million size standard. The solicitation requires precise application of 11.32 gallons of Esfenvalerate across eight orchard units, using an Antero-EA or R-56 spreader sticker. While specific contract value is not disclosed, the detailed technical requirements suggest a specialized and precise scope of work. The place of performance is the Walther Horning Seed Orchard located in Clackamas County, Oregon, specifically in Township 4 South, Range 3 East, Sections 13 and 23. Contractors will need to navigate specific flight paths and treatment zones as outlined in the attached suggested flight map, with tree canopies ranging from 10-95 feet in height and trees aged 7-33 years old. The project includes strict environmental protection protocols, particularly near water sources.