Remington short draw invasive species

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking invasive species treatment services for the Short Draw Fire rehabilitation project in Montana, specifically targeting weed control and herbicide treatment across fire-damaged areas. The contract requires comprehensive invasive species management including inventory of 4,949 acres and treatment of 3,037 acres of BLM land, with primary focus on Ventenata dubia and other noxious weeds in areas burned by wildfires in 2024. Contractors must be licensed pesticide applicators capable of using ATV/UTV, truck-mounted, and backpack sprayers with BLM-approved herbicides while achieving a minimum 90% control of targeted weeds. The solicitation will be evaluated based on price and past performance criteria, with quotes due by July 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT. All quotes must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Christopher Brailer, and offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 115112 with a size standard of $9.5 million, and no incumbent contractors are specifically identified in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis with services to be performed from August 11, 2025, through October 30, 2025, requiring completion of all work within approximately 2.5 months. The project encompasses specific geographical areas in Powder River and Big Horn Counties, Montana, near Broadus, MT, with detailed mapping provided across multiple townships and sections. Contractors must provide GPS mapping of weed infestations, submit biweekly reports including GPS-mapped data and pesticide application records, and coordinate with grazing permittees while adhering to strict federal and state pesticide regulations. The work requires comprehensive documentation of all treatment activities and compliance with environmental guidelines throughout the project duration.