FOREST SERVICE, Region 1, B-D, Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, Aerial Weed Spraying IDIQ

The U.S. Forest Service Regional Office, R1, issued this combined synopsis and solicitation for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract covering aerial helicopter application of herbicides across the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Bitterroot, and Lolo National Forests. The project area spans multiple counties in Montana and Idaho, including Jefferson, Silver Bow, Madison, Ravalli, Missoula, Idaho, Mineral, Sanders, Granite, Powell, Lewis and Clark, Flathead, and Lake. This requirement, identified under solicitation number 1284LM21R0001, is categorized under NAICS 115310 for Support Activities for Forestry and PSC F001 for Natural Resources/Conservation- Aerial Fertilization/Spraying. The acquisition is set aside for the Small Business Administration (SBA).

The selected contractor is responsible for furnishing all materials, herbicides, equipment, labor, supervision, and operating supplies necessary to execute aerial spraying in accordance with herbicide labels and Montana state regulations. Specific tasks include reviewing treatment plans, acquiring herbicides, performing mobilization and application, managing herbicide mix and clean-up, and providing documentation such as Quality Control Plans and GPS data shapefiles. The contract structure consists of a base year plus two option years, with a total maximum value of $1,000,000.00. While up to two awards may be issued, a single contractor performed the previous requirement and may be awarded this new contract.

The performance of these services takes place in Missoula, Montana, and the surrounding national forests. Responses to the solicitation were due by June 11, 2021. The solicitation package includes four attachments: two wage determinations for aerial and forestry services, a return package for bidders, and the final solicitation document. Lori Austad serves as the point of contact for this federal opportunity.