USDA Forest Service Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA Call for Nursery Seedling Care (Weeding)
Overview
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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) has issued a Special Notice regarding an upcoming BPA Call Order for Nursery Seedling Weeding at the Lucky Peak Nursery in Boise, ID. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is restricted to the eight approved companies currently holding a Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA with the USFS.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Nursery Seedling Weeding services at the Lucky Peak Nursery, located approximately 17 miles east of Boise, ID. The LMIR BPA covers a broad range of services including Professional Services, Natural Resources Restoration, Engineering, Project Management, NEPA, and Communications, and is available for all federal agencies.
Contract Details
- Type: BPA Call Order against the LMIR BPA
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Restriction: Limited to existing LMIR BPA holders
- Response Date (for Call Order): May 22, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Place of Performance: Boise, ID
Key Documents
An important attachment is C04 Attachment 1 Wage Determination 1284LM26Q0076.pdf. This document, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act for the Idaho counties of Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, and Owyhee. It is crucial for bidders to ensure their proposed wages and benefits comply with these rates, as it directly impacts labor cost calculations for proposals.
Action for Interested Parties
This notice is not a request for proposals from the general public. The solicitation for this specific call order will be emailed directly to the eight eligible companies on the LMIR BPA. Companies not currently on the LMIR BPA but interested in future opportunities can submit a proposal to join the continuous LMIR BPA by contacting the LMIR Team at SM.FS.lmirbpa@usda.gov. The overall LMIR BPA can be found on SAM.gov by searching for solicitation number "12363N23Q4023".
Point of Contact
For this specific call order, the primary contact is JoAnne Meiers at joanne.meiers@usda.gov.