O'NEIL PPA CONTACT HERBICIDE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Land Management (BLM), Elko Field Office, Nevada, is soliciting quotes for O'Neil PPA Contact Herbicide Treatment services for hazardous fuels reduction. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the application of approved herbicides on approximately 952 acres located south of Jackpot, Nevada, to mitigate wildfire risks and protect communities. Quotes are due Friday, June 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide herbicide treatment services to address noxious and invasive annual grasses within selected project areas administered by the Elko District. Key requirements include:
- Herbicide Application: Treatment of approximately 952 acres using approved herbicides and adjuvants.
- Application Method: Contractor to determine the appropriate method, ensuring no ground disturbance.
- GPS/DGPS Requirements: Use of a GPS/ARC/INFO compatible navigation system and Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System (DGPS) for tracking and data collection, with specific accuracy and logging intervals.
- Reporting: Daily ESRI ArcGIS shapefile/project logs of treated areas and completed Pesticide Application Records (PARs) within 7 business days.
- Equipment Cleaning: All equipment must be cleaned prior to on-site arrival to prevent invasive species spread.
- Safety: Contractor is responsible for a safety plan, hazard identification, and spill response.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: September 1, 2026, to October 1, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry – Fuels Management Services, with a small business size standard of $34.0 million.
- Product Service Code: F006 - Land Treatment Practices Services.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to audrey_whetham@ios.doi.gov.
- Quote Due Date: Friday, June 12, 2026, 3:00 p.m. MST.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical Capabilities and Past Performance, which are considered more important than price. Quotes should include a breakdown of cost per acre. Herbicides and adjuvants must be from approved lists.
- Site Visit: No organized site visit will be offered; interested participants are encouraged to inspect the site at their own convenience.
- Eligibility: Contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must submit their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE code with their quote.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 140L3726Q0074). The complete RFQ package, including the Statement of Work, maps, wage determinations, and clauses/provisions, is available on SAM.gov.