Chemical Site Preparation/Cut-Spray Surface/Foliar Spray
ID: 12444725Q0015Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 8Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (F019)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/95a935c89f3e42c09215e562d4f6f82f/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 12, 2025, 3:59 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide chemical site preparation and vegetation management services at the Mena-Oden Ranger District within the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. The contractor will be responsible for delivering all necessary materials, labor, equipment, and expertise to complete site preparation, cut-surface, and foliar spray activities across 219.7 acres. This procurement is part of a broader initiative to manage vegetation and protect wildlife, emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy forest ecosystems. Interested parties should contact Laniece Nixon at laniece.nixon@usda.gov for further details, as this opportunity is restricted to companies eligible for BPA-call orders under the established Vegetation Management/Wildlife Protection Services BPA.

Point(s) of Contact
Laniece Nixon
laniece.nixon@usda.gov
Keith Friot
Keith.d.friot@usda.gov
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