Weed-Free Equipment Compliance and Inspection Services

The contract requires provision of inspection and cleaning services for equipment entering Montana to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species, with mandatory checks at state borders and up to three additional inspections annually. Services must be performed in compliance with state and federal standards to ensure equipment is free from harmful plant material, soil, and other vectors that could threaten local ecosystems. The work is scoped under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, and falls under NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services. The contract was posted on May 1, 2026, with responses due by May 25, 2026, and is classified as a subcontract under the USDA Forest Service’s Csa Intermountain 2 agency. Performance is expected to be centered in Missoula, Montana, though the scope of inspection activities may extend across the state’s entry points. The opportunity is open solely to small businesses and supports federal efforts to protect natural resources through proactive measures against invasive species, requiring adherence to strict protocols and reporting standards for all inspections and cleanings conducted throughout the year.