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Aerial Seeding Kaibab National Forest
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The USDA Forest Service, Kaibab National Forest, is soliciting commercial aerial seeding services under a total small business set-aside for the White Sage Fire footprint on the North Kaibab Ranger District in Arizona, with the requirement limited to approximately 700 acres. The contract, issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Subpart 12.6 and identified by solicitation number 127EAU26Q0058, is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the NAICS code 115310, with a size standard of $11.5 million. The contractor must provide all labor, aircraft, certified weed-free seed, equipment, transportation, permits, supervision, and support services necessary to perform aerial seeding in rugged canyon terrain at a rate of 30 seeds per square foot. Work includes seed processing and handling, establishment and rehabilitation of staging areas, traffic control, safety measures, detailed reporting, and full site cleanup. Seed must comply with state and federal seed laws, including labeling requirements for noxious weeds as defined in Exhibits A, B, and C of the Statement of Work, and all seed deliveries must be accompanied by documentation such as transit certificates, yellow Source Identified Seed tags, and lab test results. The performance period spans 30 calendar days beginning June 15, 2026, with a firm end date of July 14, 2026, contingent on weather conditions and operational readiness. The contract operates under a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, requiring offerors to submit pricing in the prescribed Excel format for Item 0001a and 0001b as a combined unit covering up to 700 acres, with pricing for the base period mandatory for consideration. Compliance with the attached Statement of Work is mandatory and includes submitting a detailed site-specific rehabilitation plan within 72 hours of award, a Quality Control Plan, daily progress reports, and a completed map of coverage areas. Contractors must use radios capable of narrow band frequencies, supply daily SATLOC or equivalent GPS tracking for aerial operations, and ensure all vehicles and equipment are cleaned of weed seeds prior to entering federal land. The Contracting Officer’s Representative holds authority to accept or reject completed treatment units and may require additional seeding on areas exceeding one acre with insufficient cover without rework cost. Payment is triggered only after the contractor submits a written request for inspection, followed by a government inspection within two working days; full payment
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Williams, AZ, 86046, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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AMENDMENT 1: Response due date has been extended to 6/9/2026 @1030am PST
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6.
The USDA Forest Service, Kaibab National Forest, is seeking contractors to provide aerial seeding services within the White Sage Fire footprint on the North Kaibab Ranger District, Arizona.
NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry
Size Standard: $11.5 Million
Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set Aside
Description of Requirement:
The contractor shall provide all labor, aircraft, seed, equipment, supplies, transportation, permits, supervision, and incidentals necessary to perform aerial seeding services on approximately 700 acres within the White Sage Fire area on the North Kaibab Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest. Services include furnishing certified weed-free seed, seed processing and handling, aerial application of seed, establishment and rehabilitation of staging areas, traffic control and safety measures, required reporting and documentation, and all associated support services necessary to successfully complete the project.
The purpose of this project is to implement emergency post-fire seeding to prevent invasive species establishment and promote vegetation recovery within sensitive Kaibab plains cactus habitat. All work shall be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and aviation requirements.
Performance Period:
The anticipated start date is June 15, 2026. The period of performance is 30 calendar days, including processing, handling, application of seed, and submission of required documentation and invoicing.
Place of Performance:
North Kaibab Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest, Arizona. The project area consists of approximately 700 acres within the White Sage Fire footprint near Jacob Lake, Arizona.
Submission Instructions:
Please see attached Request for Quotations (RFQ) Instructions.
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