SCRATCHGRAVEL HILLS NOXIOUS WEEDS

SOL #: 140L3626Q0007Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Bureau Of Land Management

MONTANA STATE OFFICE

BILLINGS, MT, 59101, United States

Place of Performance

Butte, MT

NAICS

Soil Preparation (115112)

PSC

Aerial Fertilization/Spraying Services (F001)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/def52b149f2b4a4aad439e3023e6e76c/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 23, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 5, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 13, 2026, 8:00 PM

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), Montana State Office, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for noxious weed spraying services in the Scratchgravel Hills area near Helena, Montana. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The acquisition is for a firm-fixed-priced, single award contract to treat approximately 500 acres. Quotes are due March 13, 2026, at 1400 MST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide vegetation treatment services for noxious weed control on BLM-administered lands. This includes the application of contractor-furnished herbicides to control specific species such as Leafy Spurge, Spotted knapweed, Dalmation toadflax, and Canada thistle, as well as other Montana or Lewis and Clark County listed noxious weeds. The work involves furnishing all labor, equipment, fuel, supervision, supplies, and incidentals, including herbicide management. GPS equipment is required for tracking, and a Montana Commercial Applicator License is mandatory. Performance is required between May 15 and August 30, 2026.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Single Award
Product/Service Code: F001 (Aerial Fertilization/Spraying Services)
NAICS: 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating) with a $9.5M small business size standard.
Period of Performance: May 15, 2026, to August 30, 2026
Place of Performance: Scratchgravel Hills, Butte, MT (Lewis and Clark County)
Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside

Submission & Evaluation

Questions Due: March 5, 2026, 1400 MST
Quotes Due: March 13, 2026, 1400 MST
Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to the Contracting Officer. Mailed and faxed quotes will not be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the most advantageous quote to the Government, considering PRICE and PAST PERFORMANCE using a "best value" tradeoff process. Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.

Eligibility & Notes

Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and ensure their Annual Representations and Certifications are current. A Wage Determination (No. 2015-5399, Revision No. 27) for Montana counties applies, outlining minimum wage rates and benefits. Approved herbicide and adjuvant lists are provided as attachments. The Statement of Work details performance standards, including notification requirements, record-keeping (Pesticide Application Records), GPS data submission, equipment cleanliness, and environmental restrictions (e.g., wind velocity, precipitation, proximity to water sources).