Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Green Mountain Finger Lakes Invasive Species Map and Control
Department of Agriculture · Forest Service · Sol. 12444726Q0053
Due in 16 daysSmall business
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The U.S. Forest Service, for the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, wants a contractor to survey, map and treat non-native invasive plants in timber units before harvest. It is a total small business set-aside for work in Rutland, Vermont. Quotes are due October 26, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.
Watch out for
- Chemical treatment work. Applying herbicides usually requires pesticide applicator licensing and safety compliance, though the notice does not say what is required.
- Key details only in attachments. Quantities, work sites, schedule and evaluation are in the SOW and RFQ documents, so you cannot judge the job from the notice text alone.
Please see the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and other documents for more details.
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Full brief
What they want
- Survey and map non-native invasive plant species across designated timber units and adjacent areas
- Treat invasive plants with manual, mechanical, physical and chemical methods
- Provide all labor, equipment, herbicides, PPE and related materials
- Collect GIS data using GPS devices, tablets or approved applications
- Contract type
- Combined synopsis/solicitation (quote request); amendment 0001 changed quantities for line items 0002-0004
- Place of performance
- Rutland, VT (Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests)
- Offers due
- Monday, 26 October 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. (response deadline field shows 2026-10-26 23:59 UTC-04:00)
What to include when you submit
- Use the revised documents from Amendment 0001 (RFQ RV1, Attachment 1 SOW RV1 and Attachment 4 SOI RV1) in the attachments section
- Read the attached Statement of Work for full details
You must have
- Small business (total small business set-aside)
- GPS and GIS data collection capability
Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, herbicides, PPE, GPS/GIS capabilities, and related materials.
Not in the notice text
- Quantities, acreage and number of timber units
- Period of performance and schedule
- Evaluation method
- Licensing or certification requirements for herbicide application
- How to submit quotes
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 27, 2026, 3:59 AM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- 12444726Q0053
- Agency
- Department of Agriculture · Forest Service
- Office
- USDA-FS, Csa East 8
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 115310
- Product/service code
- F099
- Business type
- Environmental & natural resources
- Place of performance
- Rutland, VT, 05701
- Contracting contact
- Laniece Nixonlaniece.nixon@usda.gov
- Versions
- 2 (amended since first posted)
What similar contracts paid
27 contracts at this agency under the same NAICS code, in the same state, had activity in the last 5 years, according to USAspending.gov. Small businesses won 99% of the dollars in this market over the last 3 fiscal years.
Typical contract$19.9KMiddle half: $9.9K to $46.8K
Typical per year$33.1KValue divided by years of performance
Before you respond
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Amendment 0001 is issued for Solicitation 12444726Q0053, Green Mountain Finger Lakes Invasive Species Map and Control. Quantities for Line Items 0002–0004 have been updated. Revised documents (RFQ?RV1, Attach1?SOW?RV1, and Attach4?SOI?RV1) are provided; please refer to the updated documents in the attachments section. All original terms and conditions remain unchanged. As a reminder, quotes are due Monday, 26 October 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. ************************************************************************************************************************************************** The Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests seek contractor support to survey, map, and treat non?native invasive plant species (NNIP) across designated timber units and adjacent areas. Work includes manual, mechanical, physical, and chemical treatments to prevent the spread of NNIP before timber harvest activities. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, herbicides, PPE, GPS/GIS capabilities, and related materials. GIS data collection is required using GPS devices, tablets, or approved applications. Please see the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and other documents for more details.
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