Superior National Forest, 2026 Botany Rare Plant Survey
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 (USFS) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a BPA Call Order for a 2026 Botany Rare Plant Survey on the Superior National Forest in Minnesota. This notice is for a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. It is crucial to note that this is not a solicitation for proposals but an announcement of an upcoming award to an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) holder.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Botany Rare Plant Survey to be conducted within the Superior National Forest, specifically in the Kawishiwi on Laurentian, and Tofte Rand Districts (Lake & St. Louis Counties).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Award a BPA Call Order (exceeding $35,000) against the existing Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA (Solicitation #: 12443926Q0066).
- Parent BPA: LMIR BPA (12363N23Q4023), a national BPA for various services including Professional Services, Natural Resources Restoration, and more.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Published Date: May 4, 2026.
- Response Date: May 19, 2026 (This date pertains to the notice itself, not a proposal submission deadline).
Eligibility & Action
This procurement is restricted to companies already approved and eligible for call orders under the LMIR BPA for USFS. Firms not currently holding an LMIR BPA but interested in joining may submit a proposal to join the BPA at any time while it is active. For inquiries about joining the LMIR BPA, contact the LMIR BPA Team at SM.FS.lmirbpa@usda.gov. Original documents for the LMIR BPA can be found on SAM.gov under opportunity 1e1dbb485706486c9aba63fab67f33e2 in the "Attachments/Links" section.