F--Idaho Falls District Herbicide Application
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), through its National Interagency Fire Center, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for herbicide application services in the Idaho Falls District. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to control noxious weeds and invasive species across 4,106 acres within three treatment units.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for non-personal services involving large-scale herbicide application. The project targets Russian thistle, cheatgrass, and other listed noxious weeds and invasive species. Application areas include roadside fuel break segments and sagebrush steppe rangelands within the Curlew, Big Desert, and Wigwam units. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, and incidentals, ensuring application adheres to detailed specifications.
Contract & Timeline
The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract. The period of performance for application is scheduled to begin on or after September 21, 2026, and must be completed within 12 calendar days, no later than November 20, 2026.
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
Places of Performance
Services will be performed in Idaho across three units:
- Curlew Unit: Oneida County
- Big Desert Unit: Bingham, Blaine, and Power Counties
- Wigwam Unit: Butte County
Submission & Evaluation
The government intends to use simplified acquisition procedures and will request at least three quotes.
Eligibility & Qualifications
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Applicators must possess a current Idaho Professional Applicator License – Agricultural Pesticide Category, or operate under the direct supervision (within visual line of sight) of an Idaho-licensed applicator.
Additional Notes
The NAICS Code for this opportunity is 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), and the PSC Code is F018 (Other Range Vegetation Control Services). GIS shapefiles, georeferenced maps, and project boundaries will be provided by the Government. Interested parties should contact Ian Steinheimer (ian_steinheimer@ios.doi.gov) to receive a copy of the forthcoming solicitation.