F--Snake River Area Office Weed Control
Overview
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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 Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has issued a Pre-solicitation Notice for weed control services throughout the Upper and Middle Snake River areas. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 561730 (Landscaping Services). The purpose is to prevent and reduce the impacts of noxious weeds, protect habitat, and ensure public safety. Reclamation intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and four option years.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive weed control services across approximately 31,431 acres annually, out of 106,791 undeveloped acres within the Snake River Area. The goal is to suppress the expansion and, if possible, eliminate noxious weeds to protect project habitat and provide public safety.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Contract
- Duration: Base Year (Aug 01, 2026 - July 31, 2027) plus four option years, extending through July 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 561730 - Landscaping Services (Small Business Size Standard: $9.5 Million)
- PSC: F006 - Land Treatment Practices Services
- Anticipated RFP Release: First week of May 2026
- Anticipated Closing Date: Second week of June 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: Last week of July 2026
Evaluation
This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Government will evaluate quotes based on factors listed in the forthcoming solicitation.
Additional Notes
Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the solicitation closing date. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted on the same site. All dates provided are subject to change.
Contracting Office: Bureau of Reclamation - CPN-Region, Grand Coulee Power Office. Point of Contact: Terry L. Mest, Contract Specialist, 509-633-9327, tmest@usbr.gov.