The USDA needs a small business to treat invasive species on the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The USDA needs a small business to treat invasive species (Kudzu, perilla mint, multiflora rose, autumn olive) on the Willow Springs unit of the Mark Twain National Forest (5 acres) and Noblett Lake (12 acres). The treatment also includes other invasive species at Noblett Lake.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items with a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for herbicide treatment. The notice doesn't say the contract length or expected start date.
- How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say the evaluation basis.
- When and how do you bid? Quotations are due on August 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Submit your quotation through the solicitation number 12443926Q0185.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Find a teaming partner who already has experience with herbicide treatment.
Primary point of contact
Name
Christopher Hamilton
Email
christopher.j.hamilton@usda.gov
Phone
(479) 209-3841