F--SPRNCA LUCKY HILLS HERBICIDE 25

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map detailing the "Lucky Hills 2025 Herbicide Treatment Area" for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Gila District, Tucson Field Office. It outlines specific areas designated for herbicide treatment.

• Project Area: Lucky Hills 2025 Herbicide Project Area, totaling 4909 acres.
• Treatment Units: The project is divided into three treatment units:
  • Unit 1: 1008 acres
  • Unit 2: 455 acres
  • Unit 3: 1281 acres
• Surface Management Agency: The map indicates areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Local or State Parks, Private entities, and State lands.
• Geographic Context: The map displays township and range grid lines, roads, trails, water features (gulches), and named locations within the project area.

This map is crucial for potential bidders to understand the precise geographic locations and acreage of the herbicide treatment areas. It provides essential spatial information for planning, resource allocation, and understanding the scope of work for any related solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map detailing the "Lucky Hills Herbicide Treatment Unit 3," which encompasses 1281 acres. It is produced by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Gila District, Tucson Field Office.

• The map outlines specific treatment areas within Unit 3, indicated by hatched polygons.
• It displays topographical features, roads, and land ownership boundaries (Bureau of Land Management, Private, State).
• A scale bar and coordinate system (NAD 1983 UTM Zone 12N) are provided.
• The map was produced on December 17, 2024.

This map is crucial for understanding the geographical scope and specific locations of the herbicide treatment unit. Bidders can use this to assess the terrain, access points, and boundaries relevant to the opportunity, aiding in planning and resource allocation for any related work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map detailing the "Lucky Hills Herbicide Treatment Unit 2," covering 455 acres. It is produced by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Gila District, Tucson Field Office.

• Area: Lucky Hills Herbicide Treatment Unit 2, 455 acres.
• Surface Management Agency: Indicates areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management, private land, and state land.
• Topographical Features: Shows water tanks, washes, pipelines, and contour lines.
• Geographic Grid: Displays section lines and township/range indicators.
• Scale and Projection: Includes a map scale in miles and notes the coordinate system (NAD 1983 UTM Zone 12N) and production date (12/17/2024).

This map provides critical geographic and land ownership information for the specified treatment unit. Bidders involved in herbicide treatment services for this opportunity would use this map to understand the precise location, boundaries, and surrounding land types within the 455-acre unit. This information is essential for planning treatment activities, assessing access, and understanding potential environmental considerations related to adjacent land uses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map detailing the "Lucky Hills Herbicide Treatment Unit 1," covering 1008 acres. It is produced by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District - Tucson Field Office.

• The map visually outlines the boundaries of the treatment unit.
• It indicates areas designated for herbicide treatment with cross-hatching.
• Topographical features and some land survey markers (e.g., "X4015") are shown.
• A legend identifies "Bureau of Land Management" and "State" as surface management agencies.
• A scale bar is provided for measuring distances.
• Coordinate system information (NAD 1983 UTM Zone 12N) and production date (12/17/2024) are included.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical scope and specific areas within the Lucky Hills unit that are subject to herbicide treatment. It provides essential spatial context for planning and executing any related work.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0001) is issued to include maps for the treatment areas. These maps are provided as attachments 5-8.

• Attachments 5-8 (maps for treatment areas).

• No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated. The amendment primarily provides supplementary information.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Arizona for herbicide application services. The services are required for approximately 2,744 acres within the San Pedro National Conservation Area, specifically the Lucky Hills Allotment.

• Herbicide application services.

• Specific details and requirements are to be found in the attachments.

• Period of Performance: February 13, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

• NAICS Code: 115310 (Other Support Activities for Forestry).

• Size Standard: $11.5 million.

• Solicitation Issue Date: January 8, 2026.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: February 6, 2026, 1400 ES.

• The solicitation is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Small Business.

• Further details and requirements are available in the attachments to the solicitation.

• The Contracting Officer is Rachel Henriques, and the point of contact for the BLM is rhenriques@blm.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Clauses and Provisions," outlines various clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference or in full text into a contract. It serves to inform offerors of the terms and conditions that will govern the contract, including requirements related to representations, certifications, and compliance.

• Provisions Incorporated by Reference: Lists numerous FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) clauses and their effective dates, covering a wide range of topics such as prohibitions on contracting with certain entities, system for award management, representations and certifications, and contract terms and conditions.
• Provisions Incorporated in Full Text: Includes specific clauses such as "SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" and "Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services," detailing how offers will be evaluated and the terms of award.
• Offeror Representations and Certifications: Outlines various representations and certifications required from offerors, including those related to small business status (small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business), foreign ownership, and compliance with specific laws and regulations.
• Buy American Certificate and Trade Agreements: Details requirements and certifications related to the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements, specifying domestic content and country of origin for end products.
• Other Clauses: Includes provisions on topics such as responsibility matters, predecessor of offeror, prohibition on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, contracting with entities engaging in activities relating to Iran, service contract labor standards, electronic invoicing, and contractor performance assessment reporting.

This document is critical for bidders as it defines many of the legal and contractual obligations they must adhere to if awarded a contract. Bidders must carefully review these clauses to understand:

• Compliance Requirements: What laws, regulations, and policies they must comply with.
• Representations and Certifications: What information they must provide about their business status and practices.
• Evaluation Factors: How their offers will be evaluated, particularly concerning price, technical approach, and past performance.
• Contractual Terms: The standard terms and conditions that will govern the performance of the contract, including payment, invoicing, and reporting.
• Potential Risks and Obligations: Any specific restrictions or requirements that could impact their ability to bid or perform the contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is an addendum to FAR 52.212-1, providing instructions to offerors for a Firm Fixed Price contract. The acquisition will be solicited and awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government. This acquisition is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set-aside.

Offerors must submit the following:

• Technical Statement: A summary of how the contractor plans to complete survey work, including:

  • Schedule
  • Tasks and methodologies for herbicide treatment

• References: Three current references (completed within the past three years) for similar projects, including project details and contact information.

• Price: A breakdown of costs, including supplies/materials, labor, overhead, profit, and other relevant cost information.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Past Experience, Past Performance, and Price.

• Questions Deadline: January 28, 2026, by 12:00 PM MDT (via email to rhenriques@blm.gov).

• Quotes Deadline: February 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM MDT (electronically to rhenriques@blm.gov).

• Evaluation Process: Quotes will be ranked by price initially. Technical and Past Experience will be rated as acceptable or unacceptable. Past Performance will be rated as Excellent Confidence, Acceptable Confidence, No Confidence, or Unknown Confidence. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.

• Total Small Business Set-aside.

• Offerors must be deemed a responsible prospective contractor IAW FAR 9.1.

• Incomplete packages may be considered nonresponsive.

• Past performance projects not current (greater than three years) will be disregarded.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This contract is for the application of the herbicide Tebuthiuron on approximately 2,744 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land in the San Pedro National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) Lucky Hills grazing allotment. The goal is to reduce shrub cover and increase perennial grass cover to meet Allotment-Specific Desired Plant Community Objectives.

• Application of the herbicide Tebuthiuron (Trade Name: Spike 20P) at a rate of 1.65 – 2.5 lb. of formulated product/acre (0.33-0.5 lb. active ingredient/acre).

• Contractor is responsible for providing, transporting, storing, and disposal of the herbicide and containers.

• Application must meet all label specifications and comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations.

• Equipment must be capable of evenly distributing the herbicide at specified rates and preventing product blow-out.

• Contractor must calibrate application equipment prior to use.

• GPS/ARC/INFO compatible navigation system and Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System (DGPS) are required for tracking and data collection.

• Specific tasks include providing completed Pesticide Application Records (PARs), ESRI ARCGIS shapefiles/project logs of treated areas, restoring damaged roads, managing public access, and monitoring wind velocities (15 mph or less).

• Herbicide application rate: 1.65 – 2.5 lb. of formulated product/acre.

• Distribution uniformity: Not to vary more than 10 percent above or below the specified rate.

• DGPS accuracy: No more than 5 meters error in the horizontal plane.

• Project log data must show total acres treated, differentiate apply-on/apply-off, and be compatible with ArcView or ARC/INFO GIS.

• Final PARs due no later than two weeks after applying herbicide.

• Location: BLM lands of the Gila District in Cochise County, Arizona (approx. 12 miles NE of Sierra Vista, AZ and 5-7 miles W/S of Tombstone, AZ).

• Total project area: approx. 4,909 acres; total treatment application: 2,744 acres.

• Period of Performance: Application can occur fall through early spring, October 1 through March 31. All work must be completed within the time allowed.

• Contractor must provide a safety plan including emergency procedures and insurance information.

• Contractor is responsible for identifying and mitigating hazards, including spills.

• Electronic invoicing via the US Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• A Pre-Work Conference will be held to discuss work plans and schedules.

• Contractor must contact the BLM COR/Project Inspector 72 hours before implementing any herbicide application.

• No site visit will be conducted prior to award; offerors may visit the site at their discretion.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for Cochise County, Arizona. This information is crucial for contractors to understand labor costs when bidding on government contracts in this region.

• Lists occupational codes and titles.
• Provides the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage rates for federal contractors.
• Details requirements for vacation, holidays, and hazardous pay differentials.
• Outlines the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

Bidders must use this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these minimum wage and benefit requirements can lead to bid disqualification or contract non-compliance. The document specifies rates for a wide range of occupations, ensuring that labor costs are factored into the overall bid price.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to complete herbicide treatment across 2,744 acres within the San Pedro National Conservation Area Lucky Hills Allotment. This announcement is the only solicitation; quotes are requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Herbicide treatment services across 2,744 acres.

• Detailed requirements are provided in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) (Attachment 1).

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of performance and location are detailed in the SOW (Attachment 1).

• Estimated value is not explicitly stated, but it is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Quotes are due no later than February 6, 2026, by 12:00pm (MDT).

• Evaluation will be based on four factors: Technical Approach, Past Experience, Past Performance, and Total Price.

• The contract will be awarded to the Offeror whose quote conforms to requirements and represents the lowest evaluated price among proposals meeting acceptability standards for the non-cost factor of Technical Approach.

• Offerors must be deemed responsible prospective contractors per FAR 9.1.

• Questions are due no later than January 28, 2026, by 12:00pm (MDT).

• This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 115310 with a size standard of $34 million.

• Offerors must ensure their Representations and Certifications are up to date in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• Mohave County Wage Determination 2015-5719 Revision 27 is incorporated (Attachment 3).

• FAR Provision 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation) apply; details are in Attachment 4.

• FAR Clause 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items) applies, with additional applicable clauses in Attachment 2.

• The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

• The Contracting Officer is Rachel Henriques (rhenriques@blm.gov).