Aerial Herbicide Application Services

The contract seeks qualified small businesses to perform large-scale aerial spraying of EPA-approved herbicides using GPS-guided aircraft to manage invasive vegetation across designated land parcels. Operations must precisely target unwanted plant species while strictly avoiding non-target vegetation, wildlife habitats, and protected water bodies to ensure environmental compliance and ecological safety. All applications must adhere to federal regulations and best practices for responsible herbicide use, with detailed documentation of spray patterns, weather conditions, and species targeted. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 115320 covering support activities for agriculture. The opportunity was posted on July 7, 2026, and responses are due by July 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The contracting agency is the Upper Colorado Regional Office within the Department of the Interior, with performance expected across unspecified locations in the region. Contractors must possess appropriate certifications, equipment, and operational experience in aerial herbicide application, and be prepared to meet stringent environmental and safety protocols during field operations.