KFFO LVD AERIAL SEEDING BOWMAN WELLS FIRE
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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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office, specifically the Lakeview District Office, is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract for Aerial Seeding Services in Lake County, Oregon. This effort aims to restore the sagebrush-steppe ecosystem in approximately 2,728 acres affected by the Bowman Well Fire (2024 - R7Z7) and other potential disturbances. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM PT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Aerial Seeding: Uniform and even application of a native shrub, grass, and forb seed mix to approximately 2,728 acres within the Bowman Well Fire area.
- Seed Management: Transporting BLM-provided seed mix from the Klamath Falls Seed Storage Unit.
- Equipment: Providing application equipment capable of electronic mapping (GPS) and communication (VHF-FM or VHF-AM radio.
- Compliance: Adhering to all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, including those for hazardous materials, endangered species, and historical/archeological data.
- Fire Prevention: Complying with fire season requirements, including necessary tools, extinguishers, and adherence to fire precaution levels.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract.
- Period of Performance: A base period from August 31, 2026, through March 30, 2027, and one option period from September 1, 2026, through March 30, 2028. The total contract duration, including options, will not exceed 24 months.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Product Service Code: F002 (Aerial Seeding Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotations must be submitted electronically via email in two parts: a non-price section and a price section.
- Key Deadlines: Questions are due by March 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT. Proposals are due by April 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM PT.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Approach, Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price.
Additional Notes
Bidders should review the provided attachments, including a map of the project area (Attachment 1) detailing the geographical scope and land ownership, and the Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination for Lake County, OR, to ensure compliance with labor cost requirements. The contract includes numerous FAR clauses and specific BLM requirements.