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How to bid on South Zone Kudzu Treatment for the Department of Agriculture
What the agency is buying
The USDA Forest Service is seeking services for kudzu treatment in the South Zone of the Cherokee National Forest, located in Cleveland, TN. This work falls under environmental services, specifically natural resources restoration.
This opportunity is a competitive call order issued under an existing Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The LMIR BPA covers a wide range of services including professional services, natural resources restoration, engineering, and project management. This notice is for compliance purposes, as all call orders above $20,000 must be posted to the Government Point of Entry.
Key dates and deadlines
This opportunity was published on July 29, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. It is crucial to submit your response before this time.
Responses received after the deadline will not be considered. Make sure to account for any potential technical issues or delays when submitting your proposal.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for businesses that are already approved for call orders under the Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA with the US Forest Service. It is not an open solicitation for new vendors.
Currently, 61 businesses are eligible and will receive the solicitation directly via email. If your firm is not on the LMIR BPA, you cannot bid on this specific call order. However, the LMIR BPA is continuously solicited, meaning contractors can join the BPA at any time by contacting the point of contact for solicitation number 12363N23Q4023 on SAM.gov.
How to respond
If your company is one of the 61 businesses approved for LMIR BPA call orders, you will receive the Request for Quotation (RFQ) directly by email. Any changes to the RFQ will also be sent to you via email.
To view the original source of this notice, click the 'View original source' link. If you land on the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though for many bids, this is not required.
Tips for a competitive response
For those eligible to bid, carefully review the entire Request for Quotation (RFQ) once you receive it. Pay close attention to the scope of work, specific requirements for kudzu treatment, and any performance standards.
Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's experience and capability in environmental services, particularly with natural resource restoration and invasive species management. Highlight any past successes with similar projects or with the USDA Forest Service. Double-check all submission instructions and deadlines to ensure your response is compliant and submitted on time.
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 Agriculture, Department of; the original posting controls.