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Oregon Department of Forestry Solicits Aerial Seeding Services for Willamette National Forest Reforestation

This opportunity seeks aerial seeding services to reforest 5,024 acres in the Willamette National Forest, Oregon, following wildfire damage. - Government Buyer: - Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), acting for the U.S. Forest Service Middle Fork Ranger District under the Good Neighbor Authority - Key contacts: Katrina Chinn (Procurement and Contract Specialist), Jennifer Erdmann (NW Oregon Federal Forest Restoration Unit) - Products/Services Requested: - Aerial seeding application services for 5,024 acres - Contractor must provide a helicopter capable of applying at least 10 pounds of seed per flight - Seed will be supplied by the agency (ODF) - Contractor to provide all equipment, qualified pilot, support personnel, supervision, transportation, and materials - Services must comply with FAA and Oregon regulations, and meet strict operational, safety, and environmental standards - Work must be performed between November 1, 2026, and January 15, 2027, with restrictions during elk season - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified aerial application service providers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Helicopter must meet minimum payload and operational requirements - Pilot must have required credentials and experience - Work is restricted during elk season (November 7-13, 2026) - COBID outreach and responsibility inquiry required - Equal opportunity emphasized - Classification: - NIGP code 90541 (Dusting and Seeding Services, Crop, Aerial) - NAICS 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating) - UNSPSC 70141500 (Seeding services)

Description

The State of Oregon, through the Oregon Department of Forestry, is soliciting bids for aerial seeding application services to reforest 5024 acres within the Willamette National Forest on land east of Oakridge, Oregon. This project is under the Good Neighbor Authority on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service, Middle Fork Ranger District. The aerial seeding is necessary due to difficult or unsafe terrain access from the ground. The contract term is from November 2026 to January 15, 2027.

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