TFD ESR sagebrush seeding

The Bureau of Land Management's Idaho Region is seeking qualified contractors to perform sagebrush and yarrow seeding services across 11 project sites in Idaho and Nevada, totaling approximately 43,122 acres. The procurement will involve aerial seeding operations using Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System (DGPS) navigation, with the contractor responsible for providing necessary equipment, labor, and materials for the seeding work. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit a capability statement to the Contracting Officer (cdodson@blm.gov) by December 27, 2024, including their Cage Code, UEI number, and small business/socioeconomic status. The agency will use these submissions to determine potential set-aside classifications for the forthcoming solicitation. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, operational readiness, and compliance with specified seeding requirements such as maintaining uniform coverage and operating within specific environmental conditions.

The current pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, suggesting the opportunity may be open to all qualified businesses. Seeding will involve applying sagebrush seeds at 1.0 pound per acre and yarrow seeds at 0.10 pound per acre, with work permitted six days per week and strict operational guidelines including wind speed restrictions and precise coverage requirements. The project sites are distributed across multiple counties including Blaine, Elmore, Owyhee, and Twin Falls, with individual site acreages ranging from 482 to 9,897 acres. Seed will be government-furnished from the Shoshone Seed Warehouse, and contractors must be prepared to accommodate special access requirements, such as coordination with Air Force training ranges. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the extensive acreage and multi-site nature of the project suggest a potentially significant contract value for the selected contractor.