F--BLM-CO After Fire Seeding - Lee, Deer Creek, and S

Solicitation 140L1726Q0001 is a firm-fixed-price commercial service contract issued by the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office for broadcast seeding operations in the Lee, Deer Creek, and Sowbelly fire zones in Western Colorado. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and transportation to ensure uniform seed distribution using government-furnished seed mixes. Technical specifications for the mixes vary by area, with Deer Creek at 32 lbs/ft3, Sowbelly at 22 lbs/ft3, and both Lee ES and Wildlife mixes at 18 lbs/ft3. The period of performance is scheduled from February 9, 2026, through March 9, 2026, with work performed during daylight hours seven days a week. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 115310, with award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Evaluation factors include price, technical acceptability, delivery schedule, and past performance. Key deliverables include the submission of electronic mapping shapefiles and daily inspection sign-offs by the Contracting Officer's Representative to verify that seed distribution does not vary more than plus or minus 10 percent from the specified rate. Invoicing is processed through Integrated Payment Processing (IPP) with net 30-day terms. Compliance is required with various FAR clauses, including those regarding the Buy American Act, whistleblower protections, and the prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment.