Aquatic NNIS Eurasian - Watermilfoil Eradication - Tell City Ranger District
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The contract solicitation number 12443926Q0100 requests quotations for the eradication of Eurasian watermilfoil and other nuisance vegetation around boat ramps and beach areas in lakes located in the Hoosier National Forest, Tell City Ranger District, Perry County, Indiana. The work involves treatment of non-native invasive species (NNIS) specifically targeting this aquatic plant, and contractors must possess appropriate herbicide treatment certification recognized by the State of Indiana or an equivalent state. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price purchase order, with the government using a comparative evaluation approach to select the best value offer, considering both price and additional benefits, though no formal tradeoff process will be conducted. This opportunity is open to all responsible sources without small business set-aside restrictions, and requires current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission. It is categorized under NAICS code 115310, relevant to support forest management activities. The solicitation was posted by the USDA Forest Service, and all submissions are to be received by June 26, 2026. This is a new requirement with no incumbent contractors, and the point of contact for the solicitation is designated at the USDA office located in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bedford, IN, 47421, USASet-Aside
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12443926Q0100 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for NNIS Eurasian Watermilfoil Eradication Hoosier National Forest, Tell City District, Indiana.
Contractors will treat non-native invasive species (NNIS) for Eurasion Milfoil with additional treatment for nuisance vegetation around the boat ramps and beach areas of the lakes located on the Hoosier National Forest, Tell City Ranger District in Perry County, Indiana as described in the attachments. State of Indiana (or reciprocal) licensing certification for herbicide treatment is
required.
It is anticipated that a firm fixed price purchase order will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.
The Government intends to evaluate quotations using a comparative evaluation methodology. This means quotations will be compared against one another to determine which provides the best value to the Government, based on the evaluation factors outlined in this solicitation. The Government may consider quotations that exceed minimum requirements and offer additional value or benefits, even if they are not the lowest priced. However, formal tradeoff procedures will not be conducted.
System for Award Management (SAM) registration must be current at the time of offer submission.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310 The small business size standard is 11.5M This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
This is a new requirement. There is no incumbent.