SAM #140L3726Q0176

Spring Desert Herbicide Treatment Services for BLM Southern Nevada

This opportunity from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Southern Nevada District Office, seeks vegetation treatment services for the Spring Desert area to control invasive annual grasses and reduce wildfire risk. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Southern Nevada District Office - Las Vegas and Pahrump Field Offices - OEMs and Vendors: - Primary herbicide manufacturers: BASF (Imazapic/Plateau), Alligare (Panoramic 2SL) - Products/Services Requested: - Application of pre-emergent herbicides (Imazapic, EPA Reg. No. 241-365; Panoramic 2SL, EPA Reg. No. 66222-141-81927) - Minimum application rate: 9 fluid ounces per acre - At least 2 gallons of water per acre - Total area: 4,814 acres - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, herbicides, and application services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Work must occur during the desert tortoise inactive season (Nov 15 - Feb 28) - Compliance with environmental and safety regulations - Treatment efficacy will be inspected several months after application; final payment may be withheld until inspection - Small business set-aside; firm fixed-price contract; lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) award method - Offerors must demonstrate technical capability, relevant experience, and satisfactory past performance - Government may suspend or partially terminate work if sensitive species or archaeological sites are discovered

Description

REQUEST FOR QUOTESpring Desert Herbicide Treatment:Habitat Protection/ Hazardous Fuels Reduction Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District OfficeThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation #140L3726Q0176 is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This RFQ is being issued as a total set-aside for small business. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.Description Quantity/Acre Unit of Issue Unit Price TotalCLIN 0010 Spring Desert Habitat Protection/ Fuels Reduction 4,814 Acre $ $Description: The Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a need for vegetation treatment services in the Spring Desert area, an area administered by the Southern Nevada District Office (Las Vegas and Pahrump Field Offices). Work shall consist of applying a pre-emergent herbicide fuel break in select locations on BLM-administered lands to control and reduce the spread of invasive annual grasses, including red brome and cheatgrass. The project aims to protect and enhance critical habitat by strategically reducing hazardous fuels, controlling invasive weeds, mitigating wildfire risk to nearby communities and infrastructure, and promoting long-term ecosystem resilience and native species recovery. Details of this requirement can be found in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and project maps.NAICS: 115310 - Support Activities for Forestry-Fuels ManagementPSC: F006 ¿ Natural Resources/ Conservation ¿ Land Treatment PracticesPeriod of Performance: November 15, 2026 - February 28, 2027Location: The Spring Valley Project area is located along Highway 95 and Highway 160, encompassing a total of 4,814 acres needing treatment. The location of work is approximately 7 miles North of Pahrump, NV and 2 miles East of the Crystal, NV. Please refer to the attached maps for details.___________________________________________________________________________The BLM intends to award a firm fixed-price contract resulting from this RFQ using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection method. In order to be considered technically acceptable, the vendor must demonstrate technical capability and capacity to complete the required work in accordance with the SOW and have satisfactory past performance.In accordance with FAR Part 12 (RFO), offerors must include the following information with your quote submission:1. Technical Capability (Ability to meet the specifications in the SOW - no longer than 5 pages). 2. Relevant Experience (2 projects ongoing or completed in the past 5 years)3. PricingNote: Any contractor submitting a quote must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of submission and potential award. Please include your UEI and CAGE code with your submission.___________________________________________________________________________Please submit any questions via email to the Contract Specialist for this action, David Farina, no later than Thursday, September 3, 2026 @ 2:30 PM MDT.The deadline for quote submission shall be Wednesday, September 9, 2026 @ 2:30 PM MDT. Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered. All quotes shall be submitted via email to David_farina@ios.doi.gov. Notice to Offeror(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until/if funds are made available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. Attachments:¿ Attachment 1 Statement of Work, 8.24.2026, 8 pages¿ Attachment 2 Spring Desert Project 95 Map, 1 page¿ Attachment 3 Spring Desert Project 160 Map, 1 page¿ Attachment 4 Spring Desert Project Map Combined Area, 1 page¿ Attachment 5 BLM Manual H-9011-1, 86 pages¿ Attachment 6 BLM Herbicide Treatment SOP, 15 pages¿ Attachment 7 SNDO PAR Template, 2 pages¿ Attachment 8 DOI Covered UAS Guide, 3 pages¿ Attachment 9 Clauses and Provisions, 5 pages

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