F--OR-FWS SHELDON-HART-SEED APPLICATION

Contract 140F0522Q0095, issued by the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service, involves the broadcast application of native seed mixes at the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge. The primary objective of the project is to rehabilitate approximately 3,350 acres of land burned during the Poker Fire to restore native habitats and control the spread of invasive grasses. The scope of work requires the application of three specific customized seed mixes, identified as PKF Morgan Filler, PKF Poindexter Bench, and PKF Black Rim, with application rates ranging from 11 to 14 PLS per acre. The performance period for this small business set-aside project is scheduled from November 1, 2022, to March 1, 2023. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel and equipment, including GPS tracking for application mapping, while the government provides the seed. To protect the environment, the use of motorized ground vehicles within the project areas is strictly prohibited. Compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 1995-0317 is required for aviation-related services, and bidders were required to submit detailed past performance references and standard federal representations and certifications.