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Aerial Seeding Kaibab National Forest
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The USDA Forest Service is seeking a qualified small business contractor to provide comprehensive aerial seeding services within the White Sage Fire footprint on approximately 700 acres of the North Kaibab Ranger District in Kaibab National Forest, Arizona. The project aims to implement emergency post-fire seeding to prevent invasive species and foster vegetation recovery in sensitive Kaibab plains cactus habitat. The contractor is responsible for supplying all labor, aircraft, certified weed-free seed, equipment, transportation, permits, supervision, and all ancillary support needed for seed processing, handling, aerial application, staging area rehabilitation, traffic control, safety measures, reporting, and documentation in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry, with a size standard of $11.5 million. The performance period is scheduled to begin June 15, 2026, and will last 30 calendar days, encompassing all operational activities and final submission of required documents and invoicing. The place of performance is near Jacob Lake in the Kaibab National Forest, Arizona. Interested parties must submit their quotations by June 4, 2026, according to the provided instructions, and may contact the designated point of contact for further information.
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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.