Noxious Weed Survey

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotes for a comprehensive noxious weed survey covering approximately 2,600 acres in the Conejos Peak Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest in Colorado. The contractor must identify and inventory any noxious weed infestations found across multiple survey areas including Archuleta Trail, Chama Basin Entrance, Notch TS Roads, and other designated locations, using ESRI Survey123 technology for digital data collection with requirements to correctly identify at least 95% of weed infestations to the species level and map them with 3-meter horizontal accuracy. The work must comply with the Performance Work Statement and all attachments, with field work to be completed by October 1, 2026, and final data submissions due by October 30, 2026. The government will evaluate quotes on a best value basis considering price, technical approach, and experience. Questions must be submitted by July 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM CDT, with final quotations due to Contracting Officer Crystal Amos by August 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM CDT.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating) with a size standard of $9.5 million. The total estimated contract value is under $100,000 and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price agreement with pricing structured on a per-acre basis. The performance period extends from the date of award through October 30, 2026, allowing contractors over a year to complete the survey work across the 2,600-acre area. Work will be performed in La Jara, Colorado, within the Rio Grande National Forest, with some areas requiring walking access due to road accessibility limitations. Contractors must maintain active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and comply with federal wage determination requirements and various worker protection regulations. No incumbent contractor information was provided in the solicitation documents.