Rafter M Plant Products LLC

Rafter M Plant Products LLC is a sole proprietorship registered as a self-certified small disadvantaged business with the U.S. federal government. The company specializes in providing invasive plant treatment and herbicide application services to federal agencies, particularly the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Rafter M Plant Products LLC has been actively engaged in federal contracting since at least 2021, with its most recent contract award in June 2024. The company's expertise lies in managing and controlling invasive plant species in national forests, contributing to the Forest Service's mission of sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands.

Through its federal contract awards, Rafter M Plant Products LLC has consistently provided invasive plant treatment services to the USDA Forest Service, specifically in the Pacific Northwest Region. The company has been awarded multiple firm-fixed-price purchase order contracts, all set aside for total small business participation. These contracts have primarily focused on treating invasive plants in various areas of the Colville National Forest in Washington state, including the Newport-Sullivan Lake Ranger District, Republic Ranger District, and Three Rivers Ranger District. The scope of work has included treating areas along Forest Service roads, berms on closed roads, dispersed campsites, and specific planning areas such as the Ruby Planning Area. Contract values have ranged from approximately $16,000 to $145,000, with project durations typically spanning several months to a year. These awards demonstrate Rafter M Plant Products LLC's ongoing commitment to supporting the Forest Service's objective of treating thousands of acres of invasive plants annually to prevent the spread of undesirable species and maintain the ecological integrity of national forests.