PINE VALLEY HERBICIDE TREATMENT
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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.
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), Nevada State Office, under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Solicitation for PINE VALLEY HERBICIDE TREATMENT. This Firm Fixed-Price contract is for ground-based application of contractor-furnished herbicides, adjuvants, and dye to control invasive and noxious weeds across selected sites within the BLM Elko District, Elko, NV. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, supervision, equipment, chemicals, tools, and supplies for herbicide application. The work involves treating approximately 1,023 acres across selected sites within the BLM Elko District, with detailed specifications provided for an additional 2,498 acres in the Tuscarora, Nevada area, targeting species such as Hoary Cress, Scotch thistle, and spotted knapweed.
Key requirements include:
- Application of specific terrestrial and water's edge tank mixes (e.g., 2,4-D, Chlorsulfuron) at prescribed rates.
- Use of approved adjuvants and dyes (visible for 3 days).
- Compliance with Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determinations and Green Procurement Requirements.
- Adherence to strict environmental controls, including monitoring wind conditions (cease application if >10 mph), maintaining buffer zones (10-25 ft) near water bodies, and implementing Sage Grouse protection measures (time and buffer restrictions).
- Accurate identification of target species, ensuring no more than 5% native plant populations are sprayed.
- Submission of Pesticide Application Records (PARs) and daily GPS tracklog files.
- All equipment, vehicles, and trailers must be cleaned to prevent invasive species spread.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry)
- Size Standard: $11.5 Million
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- Period of Performance: The estimated treatment window is May 18th to June 19th, 2026, with a broader contract period from June 1, 2026, to July 17, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due: March 26, 2026
- Submission Method: Quotes and supporting documents must be submitted via email to mbmerritt@blm.gov. All questions should also be directed to this email.
- Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated using a best-value, trade-off process. Technical Capabilities and Past Performance are considered more important than Price.
- Key Submission Items: Nevada Professional Applicator License, detailed technical approach, equipment description, quality control plan, safety plan, GPS data collection experience, key personnel resumes, and at least three relevant past performance projects. Offerors must complete Standard Form 1449 and acknowledge all amendments. Electronic annual representations and certifications must be current in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
An organized site visit is not scheduled; offerors are urged to inspect the site independently. Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP).