White Sage Aerial Seeding
ID: 1160836Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 4Albuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST TREE PLANTING (F005)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/99d62f3689324d0b92a953337ed6a59e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking contractors for an aerial seeding project covering 950 acres affected by the White Sage fire in the Kaibab National Forest, Arizona. The objective is to apply a specific seed mixture to prevent the encroachment of invasive species, particularly cheatgrass, into sensitive cactus habitats, ensuring uniform coverage at a rate of 30 seeds per square foot. This project is critical for the protection of local ecosystems and requires strict adherence to quality control, safety, and environmental compliance standards. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Vincent Gulley at vincent.gulley@usda.gov or call 202-321-7822, with a deadline for questions set for December 26, 2025, at 12:30 PM EST, and an anticipated project start date in November 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Vincent Gulley
    (202) 321-7822
    vincent.gulley@usda.gov
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    Solicitation 127EAU26Q0009 - White Sage Aerial Seeding.pdf
    This government Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines an emergency aerial seeding project on 950 acres of the North Kaibab Ranger District in Arizona. The project aims to prevent invasive species, primarily cheatgrass, from encroaching on Kaibab plains cactus habitats following the White Sage Fire. The contractor will be responsible for providing and applying a specific seed mixture at a rate of 30 seeds per square foot, ensuring continuous and uniform coverage. Strict quality control, safety, and environmental compliance are required, including adherence to weed-free seed standards, spill prevention, and comprehensive documentation. The project is performance-based, with payment contingent on meeting technical specifications for seed application and coverage. The anticipated start date is November 2025, with a 14-day performance window and potential extensions due to weather. The RFP also details requirements for staging areas, equipment, personnel, and reporting, emphasizing the critical need for rapid intervention to protect sensitive ecosystems.
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