SAM #127EAT26Q0045

Pesticide Application Services for Chico Seed Orchard, Mendocino National Forest

This opportunity seeks commercial pesticide application services for the Chico Seed Orchard within Mendocino National Forest, managed by the USDA Forest Service. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Mendocino National Forest - Contracting office: USDA-FS CSA Southwest 3, Albuquerque, NM - Project managed by Chico Tree Improvement Center - Scope of Work: - Four applications of insecticide/fungicide and multiple herbicide treatments over 84 acres - Both daytime and nighttime insecticide applications required (4 each) - Pest control targets include seedbug, coneworm, and seed chalcid in 16 seed orchard units - All pesticides and herbicides are government-furnished - Equipment & Contractor Requirements: - Contractor must provide 4-5 high-pressure air-blast sprayers (500-gallon tanks, PTO-driven, 70-90 ft reach, enclosed cab, 75-100+ PTO HP tractors) - Towable tank trailers or backpack sprayers for herbicide application along sprinkler lines - Contractors must hold California Qualified Applicator Certificates - Compliance with safety, reporting, and regulatory requirements is mandatory - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Spraying schedule coordinated with pest monitoring; insecticide/fungicide applications occur at night - Small business set-aside under NAICS 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating) - Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov - Place of Performance: - Chico Seed Orchard, 2741 Cramer Lane, Chico, CA 95928 (Butte County) - Mendocino National Forest, CA - No specific OEMs or commercial pesticide brands are named; all pesticides are government-supplied.

Description

This is a firm-fixed price Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services to provide government insecticide spray application for the Chico Seed Orchards (CSO) within the Mendocino National Forest. The CSO will need (4) separate applications of insecticide/fungicide spraying and multiple herbicide sprays across 84 acres for the control of target pests (seedbug, coneworm, seed chalcid) that can destroy seeds in cones within the Center’s 16 seed orchard units. Scheduled sprays will be dependent upon pest monitoring program and coordinated with contractor as needed.

This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

This procurement is set aside for 100% Small Business set-aside. The NAICS code is 115112, Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating and the Small Business Size Standard is $9.5M. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to submission of quotations to be eligible for award. Lack of SAM registration will make a contractor ineligible for award.

Questions shall be submitted via email to cesia.gil@usda.gov and are due no later than April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.

The estimated Period of Performance for this requirement is May 1, 2026, through September 18, 2026.

Quote Submissions: Quotes are due no later than April 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight time. Offerors are responsible for verifying receipt of their quotes to this office before offer due date and time.

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