Twin falls fuels aerial grass & shrub seeding

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Region is soliciting proposals for aerial grass and shrub seeding services across eight distinct land treatment areas in Idaho, totaling approximately 15,597 acres. The solicitation (Number 140L2625Q0028) seeks a contractor to perform precise aerial seeding using GPS Differential Guidance Systems, with specific requirements including applying sagebrush seed at a minimum rate of 0.50 pounds per acre and completing the work within seven working days. Quotes are due by May 2, 2025, at 12pm Eastern, with the government evaluating offers based on three primary factors: prior relevant experience/past performance, technical capability, and price. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a comprehensive bid package including a detailed work plan, schedule, and references. The BLM will make an award to the offer providing the best value, with the explicit right to make no award depending on fund and seed availability.

The solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 115112, with a size standard of $9.5M, and covers project areas in Lincoln, Minidoka, Cassia, Gooding, Owyhee, and Twin Falls Counties. The project involves seeding multiple seed types including grass, Wyoming sagebrush, yarrow, low sagebrush, and forage kochia, with the government providing seeds at the Shoshone Seed Warehouse. The estimated project start date is September 22, 2025, with contractors required to begin work within three days of notification. Seeding will occur across varied terrain at elevations ranging from 1,300 to 6,000 feet, with strict operational parameters including wind speed limitations and precise seed distribution requirements. The project has an "All Or None" procurement structure, indicating the government seeks a comprehensive solution for the entire project scope across the specified geographic units, with potential seed rate variations and contingencies based on seed availability and testing.