BLM RABBIT VALLEY FIRE AERIAL RESEEDING
ID: 140L3726Q0008Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTNATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTERBOISE, ID, 83705, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- AERIAL SEEDING (F002)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2fd9c6013fb7454a9726340327c96b4c/view
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    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting quotes for the Rabbit Valley Fire Aerial Reseeding project, which aims to reseed approximately 1,260 acres affected by the Rabbit Valley Fire in Mesa County, Colorado. Contractors are required to provide aircraft, equipment, and labor to aerially seed the designated area using 13,900 lbs of government-furnished native plant seed, adhering to specific environmental regulations and operational conditions, including the use of GPS-compatible navigation systems and weather constraints. This project is crucial for restoring the affected ecosystem and ensuring sustainable land management practices. Interested parties must submit their quotes by January 6, 2026, with questions due by January 2, 2026; for further inquiries, contact Daniel Rosales at drosales@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rosales, Daniel
    drosales@blm.gov
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    B09_Amendment_0001_Attachment_04_Questions_and_Answers_0001.docx
    Solicitation No. 140L3726Q0008, Amendment 0001, clarifies that the government will accept the use of drones to complete the work specified in the solicitation. This amendment addresses a question regarding the use of drone technology, indicating the government's openness to modern methods for fulfilling the contract requirements.
    Sol_140L3726Q0008_Amd_0001.pdf
    This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140L3726Q0008, effective December 22, 2025, serves to attach questions and answers. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, acknowledging receipt on each offer copy, or by separate letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified hour and date may result in rejection of the offer. Changes to already submitted offers can be made via letter or electronic communication, provided they reference the solicitation and amendment and are received before the opening hour and date. The period of performance for the solicitation is from January 15, 2026, to March 15, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The document also includes standard form fields for contract modifications and amendments, administered by BLM FA-NTL INTRAGCY FIRE CTR (FA250) in Boise, ID.
    Sol_140L3726Q0008.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting quotes for the Rabbit Valley Aerial Seeding project, aimed at reseeding areas affected by the Rabbit Valley Fire in Mesa County, Colorado. Quotes, including SF 1449, Schedule of Items, Technical Evaluation Factors, and contact information, must be emailed by January 6, 2026, at 1000 Mountain Time. Questions are due by January 2, 2026. The contractor will provide aircraft, equipment, and labor to aerially seed 1,260 acres with 13,900 lbs of government-furnished native plant seed. Key requirements include GPS/ARC/INFO compatible navigation systems for precise application, adherence to environmental regulations, and specific seeding conditions, such as a minimum of one inch of sustainable snow on the ground and wind speeds not exceeding 10 mph. Payment will be based on actual acres satisfactorily seeded, with project completion contingent on data submission and adherence to specifications. The COR for this project is Erin Kowalski.
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