Bid guide
How to bid on non-native invasive species services for USDA Forest Service
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The USDA Forest Service intends to award a competitive Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call order for non-native invasive species services. This work will be performed on South Patrol Road II at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington, Illinois. This is a notice of intent, not a request for proposals.
This opportunity is part of the Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA, which covers a wide range of work including professional services, natural resources restoration, and project management across all Forests and Grasslands, and is available for all federal agencies.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice was published on September 04, 2026. The deadline for this specific BPA call order is September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. This is a notification of intent to award, not a request for proposals, so no submissions are expected in response to this notice.
The actual call order will be issued via email to the eligible companies on the LMIR BPA. Any changes to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) will also be sent by email to those companies.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is restricted to the 72 companies currently approved under the Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA for the USFS. These firms are already pre-qualified for vegetative management scope work.
Companies not currently on the LMIR BPA can apply to join during the annual onboarding window, which is from October 1st to October 31st each year for the life of the BPA. To find instructions on how to join the BPA, search for solicitation number 12363N23Q4023 on SAM.gov or email the LMIR BPA team.
How to respond (if you are an eligible vendor)
If your company is one of the 72 businesses approved under the LMIR BPA, you will receive the solicitation for this call order directly via email. All communications and any changes to the RFQ will be sent to your registered email address.
This notice itself is not a solicitation, so no proposals or information submissions are required in response to this specific announcement.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
For those eligible to bid, carefully review the call order details once received. Ensure your proposal directly addresses all requirements for non-native invasive species services, including specific methods, equipment, and personnel qualifications.
Highlight your experience with similar environmental restoration or land management projects, particularly those involving invasive species control. Clearly articulate your understanding of the Midewin Tallgrass Prairie environment and any specific challenges it presents. Pay close attention to pricing and ensure it is competitive and clearly justified.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Forest Service; the original posting controls.