F--WFS PFO BUCKBOARD SEEDING 2026

This document is Amendment 0001 to a federal Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number 140L0226Q0015, issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Financial Services Section. The solicitation is a small business set-aside for services to be performed on 850 acres in accordance with an attached Statement of Work (SOW). The contract's period of performance is from October 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027. Award will be based on the proposal that conforms to the solicitation terms and represents the best value to the government. Bidders must submit their Unique Entity ID (UEI), CAGE code, and a per-acre price, as well as acknowledge receipt of this amendment to avoid potential offer rejection. While no formal pre-award site visit is scheduled, contractors are encouraged to inspect the site independently. Inquiries must be directed to Contract Specialist Michael Stewart or Contracting Officer Cory Cornell by the specified deadline.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office has issued Amendment 0001 for Solicitation 140L0226Q0015, titled "WFS PFO Buckboard Seeding 2026." This procurement is set aside for small businesses and aims to secure services for seeding 850 acres. The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis for a performance period from October 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027. The amendment incorporates a Solicitation Q&A to clarify project requirements. Key details include: - Seeding Method: Due to steep slopes, aerial seeding by helicopter is considered best suited. - Pricing & Payment: Contractors must bid a per-acre price. If the government-provided seed runs out before the full 850 acres are completed due to government estimation errors, the contractor will still be paid in full, provided the correct seeding rate was maintained. - Weather Delays: The government will extend the January 15, 2027, deadline and accommodate delays caused by winter weather beyond the contractor's control. - Wage Rates: Service Contract Act Wage Determination No. 1995-0228 applies. - Incumbency: This is a new requirement and is not currently under an active contract. Contractors are required to submit their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE code with their quotes. While no formal pre-award site visit is scheduled, self-guided site visits are encouraged. Questions must be directed to Contract Specialist Michael Stewart or Contracting Officer Cory Cornell.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Financial Services Section has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number 140L0226Q0015, for an aerial seeding application project. Set aside 100% for small businesses, the contract will be awarded based on the proposal that conforms to the solicitation terms and offers the best value to the government. The selected contractor will perform aerial seeding services across 850 acres in accordance with the Statement of Work. The project site is located at the BLM Idaho Pocatello Field Office, and the work must be completed during a performance period running from October 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027. Quotes must be submitted by the due date of July 6, 2026. Contractors are required to provide a per-acre and total price, along with their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE code. While no formal pre-award site visit is scheduled, self-guided site visits are encouraged. All inquiries regarding this solicitation must be directed to Contract Specialist Michael Stewart or Contracting Officer Cory Cornell by the specified deadline.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office in Idaho has issued Request for Quotes (RFQ) 140L0226Q0015 for the 2026 Buckboard ESR Broadcast Seeding project. This commercial item solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), with a size standard of $34 million. The resulting firm-fixed-price contract requires the re-seeding treatment of 850 acres within the Buckboard Fire Rehab Area, located approximately 10 miles southwest of Malad City, Idaho. The contractor is responsible for loading, transporting, and applying approximately 7,120 pounds of Government-furnished mixed seed (comprising Bluebunch Wheatgrass, Western wheatgrass, Slender wheatgrass, Sainfoin, Big Sagebrush, and Arrowleaf balsamroot) at a rate of 8 pounds per acre. Key project requirements include utilizing a Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System (DGPS) for tracking and real-time electronic navigation, providing compatible GIS shapefiles, and utilizing seeding equipment with mechanical agitation to prevent seed bridging. The period of performance is 10/01/2026 to 01/15/2027, with an active field working time of two days. Proposals must include a signed SF 1449, a completed bid schedule, and a detailed work plan. Evaluation will be based on a comparative analysis of four factors: Technical Capability, Applicant Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price. Combined technical factors are significantly more important than price. Technical questions are due by August 7, 2026, and final quotes must be submitted by September 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM ADT.