Gopher Baiting Central Zone (Animal Damage Control), Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a competitive BPA Call Order for Gopher Baiting services in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Idaho. This opportunity is specifically for Animal Damage Control. This notice is not a solicitation for new proposals for this specific call order; it is restricted to companies already approved under the Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR).
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing Gopher Baiting services within the designated Central Zone areas of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. These services fall under Animal Damage Control to support forest management objectives.
Contract & Eligibility
- Type: Competitive BPA Call Order against the LMIR BPA
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: F019 (Other Wildlife Management Services)
- Place of Performance: Idaho (ID)
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
- Eligibility: This procurement is restricted to the approximately 65 companies currently approved and eligible for call orders under the National LMIR BPA. The Call Order RFQ will be issued via email directly to these listed companies.
How to Join the LMIR BPA
While this specific call order is restricted, the LMIR BPA (Solicitation Number 12363N23Q4023) is an open continuous BPA. Companies interested in future opportunities under the LMIR BPA can submit a proposal to join at any time. For more information or to submit a proposal to join the LMIR BPA, contact the LMIR BPA Team at sm.fs.lmirbpa@usda.gov. The LMIR BPA can be found by searching "Contracts" on SAM.gov using solicitation number 12363N23Q4023.