The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to provide aerial seeding services in Arizona.
Key Details
The USDA Forest Service needs a contractor to provide aerial seeding services on approximately 700 acres within the White Sage Fire area on the North Kaibab Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest. The contractor shall provide all labor, aircraft, seed, equipment, supplies, transportation, permits, supervision, and incidentals necessary to perform aerial seeding services. The purpose of this project is to implement emergency post-fire seeding to prevent invasive species establishment and promote vegetation recovery within sensitive Kaibab plains cactus habitat.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services with a performance period of 30 calendar days, including processing, handling, application of seed, and submission of required documentation and invoicing. The anticipated start date is June 15, 2026.
How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
When and how do you bid?
Submit your proposal by June 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM AZT. Please see attached Request for Quotations (RFQ) Instructions.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ) Instructions for submission details.