USDA FS Pike Mountain Beetle Spraying

The USDA Forest Service is seeking quotations from qualified small‑business contractors to provide full‑service aerial and ground spraying of carbaryl on ponderosa pine trees across multiple campgrounds in the Pike National Forest to prevent mountain pine beetle infestations. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, supervision, insurance, transportation, supplies, and incidentals for the entire scope, covering approximately 800 acres across the South Platte, Pikes Peak, and South Park Ranger Districts. Work is scheduled to begin 18 Oct 2026 and conclude 16 May 2027, with a firm‑fixed‑price contract awarded to the lowest technically acceptable offer. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside (including HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, EDWOSB) and follows FAR Part 12 procedures. • Spray carbaryl on flagged ponderosa pine trees at five designated campgrounds (≈800 ac total). • Provide all personnel, aircraft/ground equipment, fuel, chemicals, PPE, and insurance. • Perform work under a firm‑fixed‑price contract; no discussions will be held. • Must submit a detailed technical approach and past‑performance evidence. • Small‑business set‑aside; NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry). • Period of performance: 18 Oct 2026 – 16 May 2027. • Award to one contractor; lowest price technically acceptable wins.