USDA FS Pike Mountain Beetle Spraying

Solicitation 1284LM26Q0124 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA Forest Service for the 2026 Pike Mountain Pine Beetle Spray project. This single-award call order under a BPA is a total set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 115310. The project involves the application of carbaryl insecticide to designated ponderosa pine trees at various campgrounds and recreation sites within the South Platte, Pikes Peak, and South Park Ranger Districts of the Pike National Forest. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, supervision, insurance, and supplies. Work must commence within seven calendar days of the notice to proceed and must be completed by May 16, 2027, with applications typically occurring in the fall or spring. To be eligible, contractors and all applicators must hold a valid Commercial Applicators License from the Colorado Department of Agriculture with a specific endorsement for #106 Forest Pest Control. The award will be granted to the lowest-priced offeror that passes a two-step evaluation process consisting of a technical capability review and a past performance assessment. Technical submissions must include a signed quote and a capability statement detailing the execution plan, personnel, and experience in insecticide application. Performance is subject to strict environmental constraints, including wind speed limits of 5 mph and specific proximity restrictions to water. Compliance will be verified through 100 percent visual inspections by the government, and payment is contingent upon the correction of any identified deficiencies.