How to bid on nonnative invasive species treatment for USDA Forest Service

What the agency is buying

The USDA Forest Service needs help treating nonnative invasive species. This work will be done within timber sale and prescribed burn units on the Wayne National Forest in Pedro, Ohio. This is an opportunity for businesses that specialize in environmental management and natural resource restoration.

Key dates and deadlines

This opportunity was published on August 7, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. At the deadline, the agency will stop accepting proposals for this specific call order.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for companies already approved under the Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the USFS. There are currently 54 businesses eligible to receive this solicitation directly via email. If your company is not yet part of the LMIR BPA, you can seek to join it through solicitation number 12363N23Q4023, which is a continuously open BPA.

How to respond

If your company is already an approved vendor under the LMIR BPA, you will receive the solicitation for this call order via email. Any updates to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) will also be sent to you by email. This is not a request for proposals from the general public.

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Tips for a competitive response

For those already on the LMIR BPA, ensure your proposal directly addresses all requirements outlined in the email solicitation. Highlight your specific experience with nonnative invasive species treatment, especially in contexts like timber sale and prescribed burn units. Emphasize your understanding of the Wayne National Forest's environmental needs.

If you are seeking to join the LMIR BPA through solicitation 12363N23Q4023, thoroughly review its requirements. Focus on demonstrating your capabilities in professional services, natural resources restoration, and other relevant areas. Clearly articulate your firm's qualifications and past performance to show you are a strong candidate for future call orders like this one.