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BLM SNDO SPRING DESERT HERBICIDE TREATMENT

Solicitation number140L3726Q0176

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE · BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT · NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

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Response deadlineSep 9, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC
Deadline status6 days remaining
PostedAug 25, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

The BLM seeks quotes for Spring Desert Herbicide Treatment across 4,814 acres to reduce hazardous fuels and control invasive grasses. This is a Small Business Set Aside, with a response deadline of September 9, 2026. [1][4]

Key points

  • Award method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) [2]
  • Offerors must submit technical capability and relevant experience [2]
  • Uncertainty: Funds are not presently available for this effort. [1]

Watch items

  • Contractor must notify residents of implementation details [3]
  • Submission requires UEI and CAGE code [4]

Sources

  1. B08_Attachment_9_Clauses_and_Provisions.pdfAlso, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): FAR Clauses: www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 DOI Clauses: www.acquisition.gov/diar/part-1452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Clauses: www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 (End of clause) Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (DEVIATION MAR 2026
  2. B08_Attachment_9_Clauses_and_Provisions.pdfIdentify and address the specific needs and unique requirements for the scope, location, and schedule of this project. o Demonstrate understanding of how to organize, staff, and manage the contract, as well as the means and methods that will be used to accomplish the contract requirements. o Demonstrate an understanding of project requirements for safety, sustainability, energy efficiency and risk management. o Provide a schedule to show how work described in the SOW will be completed within the Period of Performance. • Past Performance/ Relevant Experience: Provide a list of at least two (2) jobs completed or ongoing, in the past five (5) years in which you acted as a Prime Contractor or Su
  3. B08_Attachment_1_SOW_Spring_Desert_Project_8_24_2026.pdf4.7.3 The Contractor shall provide timely documented notification to all residents within the project area of the details of the implementation, including the schedule, scope of work, and any anticipated disruptions.
  4. Official SAM.gov noticeIn accordance with FAR Part 12 (RFO), offerors must include the following information with your quote submission: 1.

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Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): FAR Clauses: www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 DOI Clauses: www.acquisition.gov/diar/part-1452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Clauses: www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 (End of clause) Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026 (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

Scope

Identify and address the specific needs and unique requirements for the scope, location, and schedule of this project. o Demonstrate understanding of how to organize, staff, and manage the contract, as well as the means and methods that will be used to accomplish the contract requirements. o Demonstrate an understanding of project requirements for safety, sustainability, energy efficiency and risk management. o Provide a schedule to show how work described in the SOW will be completed within the Period of Performance. • Past Performance/ Relevant Experience: Provide a list of at least two (2) jobs completed or ongoing, in the past five (5) years in which you acted as a Prime Contractor or Sub-Contractor responsible for providing similar/services.

Evaluation

The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: The BLM intends to award a firm fixed-price contract resulting from this RFQ using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection method.

Submission

In accordance with FAR Part 12 (RFO), offerors must include the following information with your quote submission: 1.

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Notice information

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REQUEST FOR QUOTE Spring Desert Herbicide Treatment: Habitat Protection/ Hazardous Fuels Reduction Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District Office This 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 Total CLIN 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 Management PSC: F006 - Natural Resources/ Conservation - Land Treatment Practices Period of Performance: November 15, 2026 - February 28, 2027 Location: 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. Pricing Note: 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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