Sagebrush seeding, twin falls district

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Region is seeking a contractor to perform sagebrush seeding services across multiple fire-damaged locations in Idaho and Nevada. The solicitation (140L2625Q0003) requires an aerial seeding operation covering approximately 43,122 acres across 11 project sites, using GPS Differential Guidance Systems to apply sagebrush and yarrow seeds at specific rates. Contractors must demonstrate prior experience working in remote locations and provide a comprehensive safety plan addressing medical transportation and on-site communications. The evaluation will be based on three factors: prior relevant experience and past performance, technical capability, and price. Quotes are due by January 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern, with work expected to commence on February 5, 2025, and be completed within 17 working days.

This is a 100% small business set-aside contract under NAICS code 115112, with a size standard of $9.5 million. The seeding work will occur across various locations including areas near Glenns Ferry, Hammett, Buhl, and Castleford, with seed to be collected from the Shoshone Seed Warehouse in Idaho. Contractors must be prepared to navigate challenging terrain and comply with specific environmental and operational restrictions, such as avoiding seeding when wind speeds exceed 10 mph or ground conditions are unsuitable. The performance period is scheduled from February 5, 2025, to March 5, 2025, with the contractor required to begin work within three days of notification from the Contracting Officer's Representative. While specific award value is not disclosed, the complexity and scale of the project suggest a significant government investment in post-wildfire landscape restoration.