The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to survey and treat invasive weeds in areas affected by the Canyon 2 Fire.
Key Details
The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to survey and treat invasive weeds in areas affected by the Canyon 2 Fire. The work includes surveying and treating target non-native plants along roadsides and in the planned fuel break along North Main Divide and adjacent roads in the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for services, with a base period plus two one-year options. The period of performance is approximately two years.
- How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation will be based on the best value to the government, considering factors such as price, technical capability, and past performance.
- When and how do you bid?
Quotes are due by 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on July 15, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Megan.Acord@usda.gov. The email should contain three separate attachments in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- Lack of SAM registration will make a contractor ineligible for award.
- Offerors are responsible for verifying receipt of their quotes to this office before the offer due date and time.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the Contracting Officer, Megan Acord, to RSVP for the opportunity and ask any questions you may have.