F--FY26 PARADIGM DISKING

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 140L3726Q0047) issued under FAR Part 12 by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Boise District Office, Idaho. The BLM is acquiring vegetation management services to create fuel breaks along existing road systems, covering approximately 188 acres. The government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Service: Vegetation management services, specifically "FY26 Paradigm Fall Disking."

• Scope: Creation of fuel breaks along existing road systems.

• Acreage: Approximately 188 acres.

• Treatment: Disking to create bare mineral soil, removing all vegetation, potentially requiring multiple passes. Depth of disking should be at least 6-8 inches.

• Equipment: Requires four-wheel drive tractors (minimum 90 HP), rollover protection, and heavy-duty pull type disks (Towner® or "disked" rangeland plow recommended) capable of traversing terrain and disking to the specified depth. Motor vehicles and low boys for hauling are also required.

• Personnel: Contractor must provide skilled operators and a designated, English-speaking Contractor Representative on-site at all times.

• Environmental: Vehicles must be cleaned to prevent spreading noxious weeds. Contractor must comply with water quality regulations and take precautions to avoid polluting streams, lakes, or reservoirs. Protection of Public Land Survey System (PLSS) evidence is required.

• Contract Type: Single firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 30 days, with an estimated start date of September 1, 2023, and an end date of September 30, 2023.

• NAICS Code: 115310 (size standard $34.0M).

• PSC Code: F006 Natural Resources/Conservation - Land Treatment PRA.

• Submission Requirements: Signed SF1449, completed price schedule, signed and returned Amendments (SF30) if applicable, and responses to evaluation factors.

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated using a comparative evaluation process, focusing on Technical Capability and Relevant Experience, in addition to Price. No formal scoring will be used; quotes will be compared side-by-side to determine the best value.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Site Visit: June 2, 2026, 0930 MDT
  • Questions Due: June 8, 2026
  • Quotes Due: June 15, 2026, 0900 MDT

• This requirement is set aside for small business.

• A site visit is scheduled for June 2, 2026. Attendance is highly recommended.

• Georeferenced maps may be requested at linda_neely@ios.doi.gov.

• Quoters must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Bureau of Land Management for "FY26 Paradigm Disking" services in Idaho. The acquisition is set aside for small businesses based on comparable best value factors.

• The contractor shall perform services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

• Services are for approximately 188 acres.

• Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 to 09/30/2026.

• Bidders are instructed to refer to the solicitation package for pricing and other supporting documents.

• The solicitation number is 140L3726Q0047.

• The offer due date is 06/15/2026 at 0900 MDT.

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business.

• The document references Standard Form 1449 and includes fields for contract information, offeror details, and government acceptance.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a map titled "FY26 Paradigm Disking - Fall" created by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Idaho, Boise District Office. It depicts land ownership and road information in the Mountain Home area, with specific areas highlighted for "188 acres" and "Paradigm Disking - Fall" activities.

This map is relevant to potential bidders by visually identifying the geographic areas (approximately 188 acres) and the types of land (Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, State, Private Land, Local Government) where "Paradigm Disking" activities are planned for Fall FY26. It also shows major transportation routes (Interstate, US and State Highways, Mainuse Roads) that may be relevant for access and logistics. Bidders can use this map to understand the scope and location of the work, assess their capability to perform in the specified areas, and plan for potential site visits or logistical considerations.