F--Tyrrell and Horning Seed Orchard Aerial Spraying,

Solicitation 140L5018Q0005 is a total small business set-aside for a firm fixed price contract issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Oregon State Office. The project involves the aerial application of Esfenvalerate insecticide at the Tyrrell and Horning Seed Orchards, with a performance period running from April 2, 2018, to May 11, 2018. The scope of work covers approximately 96.9 total acres, including specific units at the Tyrrell Seed Orchard such as Coquille, Gold Beach, and McKenzie, as well as four units at the Horning Seed Orchard. Technical requirements specify an application rate of 0.19 lb active ingredient per acre using S-FenvaloStar and R-56 Spreader Sticker. The contractor must adhere to strict operational guidelines, including mandatory prework conferences, safety briefings, and critical flight restrictions to protect environmental resources, specifically prohibiting flight over Douglas Creek while carrying insecticide. The contract requires adherence to U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination 1995-0222 for all flight crew and support staff. Detailed load calculations, GPS coordinates for flight paths, and site-specific routing for mixing stations and landing zones are provided to ensure precise application across the designated orchard units.