Integrated Pesticides Management Instruction

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking an instructor to provide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Pesticide Applicator Certification training courses at two locations. The solicitation requires an instructor with advanced academic credentials, specifically a Doctorate or Master's in Weed Science and at least 20 years of experience teaching Pesticide Applicator Programs. The contract will involve teaching two classes - an Initial Certification class and a Recertification class - in Phoenix, Arizona and Boise, Idaho during March and April 2025. The evaluation of quotes will prioritize technical capability and past performance, with these factors being significantly more important than price. Quotes are due by February 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM MST, and must include a technical quote detailing relevant experience, three past performance references, and a comprehensive price quote.

This contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) with a $15 million size standard. The period of performance runs from March 3, 2025 to May 18, 2025, with an estimated level of effort of 162 hours. The training will be conducted at the National Training Center in Phoenix, Arizona and Oxford Suites in Boise, Idaho. While specific award values are not detailed, the solicitation requires contractors to provide fully-burdened labor rates and comply with Federal Travel Regulations. The contract is structured as a single-award contract, not an ordering vehicle, and will require the selected instructor to coordinate and develop course materials for the IPM and Pesticide Applicator Certification programs.