Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order against The Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) - Midewin NF
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) intends to award a competitive BPA Call Order for Curly-leaf Pondweed early detection and rapid response in Grant Creek on the Midewin National Forest, Illinois. This opportunity is restricted to the 54 approved companies currently holding a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Purpose
This notice serves as an intent to award a BPA Call Order exceeding $20,000, in compliance with USDA Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) SUBPART 412.201-1. The USDA Forest Service aims to procure services for critical natural resource management at the Midewin NF.
Scope of Work
The awarded BPA Call Order will cover Curly-leaf Pondweed early detection and rapid response activities within Grant Creek on the Midewin National Forest in Illinois. This falls under Other Range/Forest Improvements Services (Non Construction).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice - Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order
- Agency: USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS)
- Contract Vehicle: BPA Call Order against the National Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Eligibility: Restricted to the 54 businesses currently approved under the LMIR BPA.
- Award Process: The Call Order will be issued via email directly to eligible companies listed on the LMIR BPA. This notice is not a solicitation for new proposals from the general public.
- LMIR BPA Information: The LMIR BPA (Solicitation 12363N23Q4023) is continuously solicited on SAM.gov, allowing contractors to join at any point.
Key Dates
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
- Notice Response Date: July 2, 2026 (This date pertains to the notice itself and does not imply a public proposal submission deadline for this specific call order.)
Contact Information
- LMIR BPA Inquiries: sm.fs.lmirbpa@usda.gov
- Primary Contact (for this notice): Patrick Jones, patrick.jones2@usda.gov