F--WFS PFO BUCKBOARD SEEDING 2026

The Bureau of Land Management, Pocatello Field Office, is soliciting quotes under RFQ 140L0226Q0015 for aerial re-seeding treatment of approximately 850 acres in the Buckboard Fire Rehab Area of Idaho. This firm-fixed price contract is a total set-aside for small businesses, specifically targeting women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses. The project requires the application of government-furnished sagebrush seed at a rate of one pound per acre, utilizing equipment with mechanical agitation systems and secure lids. Performance is scheduled from October 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027, with strict environmental constraints prohibiting seeding when wind speeds exceed ten miles per hour and potentially requiring two inches of snow cover. Award will be based on best value, where technical capability, applicant qualifications, and past performance are significantly more important than price. Proposals must include a completed Standard Form 1449, a bid schedule, a detailed work plan, and the contractor's UEI and CAGE code. The contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, and the transport of seed, with personnel required to demonstrate prior experience in sagebrush seeding. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The deadline for quote submission is September 1, 2026.