MARYSVILLE NOXIOUS WEEDS
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office, is soliciting quotes for Noxious Weed Treatment Services in the Marysville, Montana area. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-priced, single-award contract to control various noxious weeds on approximately 300 acres of BLM land. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, fuel, supervision, supplies, and incidentals for herbicide application to control specific noxious weeds, including Common Mullein, Leafy Spurge, Spotted knapweed, Dalmation toadflax, and Canada thistle, as well as other listed species. The work involves aerial fertilization/spraying services on three units totaling 300 acres, located approximately two miles south of Marysville, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. Key responsibilities include purchasing, safely transporting, storing, and disposing of herbicides, ensuring applications meet label specifications, and preventing the spread of weed seeds by washing equipment.
Period & Place of Performance
Work must be conducted between June 1, 2026, and August 30, 2026. The performance location is Lewis and Clark County, Montana, specifically 2 miles south of Marysville, MT (Sections 1 & 2 of T.11N, R.6W and Section 6 of T.11N, R.5W). A map of the treatment area is provided for visual reference.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Priced, Single Award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: F001 (Aerial Fertilization/Spraying Services)
- NAICS: 115112 (Farm Management Services, with a $9.5M small business size standard)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Special Requirements & Performance Standards
Offerors must hold a current Montana Commercial Applicator License and comply with the Butte Field Office Integrated Weed Management Plan, relevant Programmatic EIS documents, and all federal, state, and local regulations. Herbicide application requires the use of HI-LIGHT blue dye, adherence to wind velocity restrictions (8 mph or less, 5 mph or less in riparian areas), and cessation during precipitation or when the heat index exceeds 90°F. Contractors must maintain treatment records (Pesticide Application Records - PARs), use GPS equipment to track surveyed acres and routes, and provide weekly export files. Quality is measured by blue dye visibility on 90% of target plants or 70% mortality within 2-6 weeks, with potential pay reductions for non-compliance. A U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5399, Rev. 27) is applicable for labor cost calculations.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 13, 2026, 2:00 PM MST
- Questions Due: March 5, 2026, 2:00 PM MST
- Submission Method: Email quotes to the Contracting Officer. Mail and faxed quotes will not be accepted.
- Quote Validity: Minimum 60 days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering PRICE and PAST PERFORMANCE.
- Eligibility: All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Information
Reference documents include lists of BLM-approved adjuvants and herbicide formulations, which are crucial for compliance and product selection. Offerors are responsible for checking SAM.gov for any amendments.