68--ID-FWS MINIDOKA NWR-HERBICIDE

The contract solicitation 140FS126Q0008, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior, seeks quotes for the procurement and delivery of various herbicides and adjuvants to the Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge in Idaho. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325320, targeting suppliers capable of providing environmentally compliant and sustainable products. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Quotes must include pricing, delivery schedules, and compliance with federal regulations, with the submission deadline set for December 22, 2025. The designated place of delivery and inspection is the Minidoka NWR facility in Rupert, Idaho, with FOB destination terms applicable, requiring the contractor to deliver conforming products suitable for the intended wildlife refuge use. The contract incorporates numerous standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses addressing issues such as labor standards, equal opportunity, cybersecurity, protests, and limitations on use of specific foreign technology or equipment. Key administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the U.S. Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform and adherence to sustainability mandates referencing EPA guidelines, ENERGY STAR®, USDA BioPreferred®, and related federal environmental statutes. Although detailed contract pricing, period of performance, or specific packaging and marking instructions were not provided, the contractor must conform to the contract’s technical and quality standards and accept government inspection and acceptance at delivery. Representations and certifications regarding offeror ownership, socioeconomic status, and restricted telecommunications equipment disclosures are mandated, reinforcing compliance and small business participation criteria. The solicitation is managed by the FWS SAT Team 1 office in Falls Church, Virginia, with the primary point of contact listed for further information.