2026 Planting on Black Hills & Nebraska NFs
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS), has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a competitive BPA Call Order for tree planting services on the Black Hills & Nebraska National Forests. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This notice is not a solicitation and does not request proposals.
Scope of Work
The upcoming BPA Call Order will cover Forest Tree Planting Services (F005) specifically for the Black Hills and Nebraska National Forests. This work falls under the broader scope of the Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA, which encompasses a variety of services including Natural Resources Restoration.
Contract & Eligibility
- Type: Competitive BPA Call Order against existing LMIR BPAs.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Eligibility: Restricted to the 42 companies currently approved and eligible for call orders under the LMIR BPA for USFS. These companies will receive the Call Order RFQ via email.
- LMIR BPA: The LMIR BPA is a National, open, and continuously solicited multiple award schedule BPA. Companies not currently on the LMIR BPA can submit proposals to join at any time by contacting the LMIR BPA Team at sm.fs.lmirbpa@usda.gov and searching for solicitation number "12363N23Q4023" on SAM.gov.
Timeline & Location
- Published: March 24, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Black Hills & Nebraska National Forests (Chadron, NE).
Additional Notes
This notice serves to comply with USDA policy regarding Blanket Purchase Agreements. The government will not provide feedback on submissions in response to this specific notice.