Conduct rare plant, invasive plant, and cultural plant surveys within the Kitchie Two Rivers Project Area

The USDA Forest Service has awarded a contract to conduct rare plant, invasive plant, and cultural plant surveys within the Kitchie Two Rivers Project Area, with the solicitation number 12443926P0025. This award is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses are eligible to perform the work, and the North American Industry Classification System code is 115310, which corresponds to support activities for agriculture and forestry. The contract was posted on April 24, 2026, and performances will occur in Michigan, specifically in the area with zip code 49938, while the contracting office is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a ZIP code of 55108. Primary point of contact for the contract is Ian Shackleford, reachable at 906-285-6911 or ian.shackleford@usda.gov, with David Easter serving as a secondary contact. The work involves detailed botanical and cultural resource assessments in a geographically specific region under the jurisdiction of the USDA Forest Service. All survey activities must comply with federal guidelines for environmental and cultural resource protection, and the contract is intended to support conservation planning and land management responsibilities for the agency. The opportunity was publicly posted through SAM.gov, and additional details can be accessed through the provided UI link.