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Aquatic non-native invasive species (NNIS) treatment services

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12443926Q0054Federal

Submission Closed05/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Contractors are required to provide aquatic invasive species treatment services for Eurasian watermilfoil and other nuisance vegetation around boat ramps and beach areas within the Hoosier National Forest’s Tell City Ranger District in Perry County, Indiana. This firm fixed price contract includes one base year and one optional year, with a maximum total duration of two years, and is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 115310, with a size standard of $11.5 million in average annual receipts. A current SAM registration is mandatory, and all offerors must hold a valid Indiana or reciprocal state herbicide applicator license, which is a non-negotiable requirement for responsiveness. Proposals must include detailed technical approaches, past performance references, demonstrable experience treating non-native invasive species in the Central Hardwoods Region, and evidence of qualified personnel with GPS capability for precise application and boundary compliance. Contract performance spans from May 15, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with work to be conducted on designated infestations totaling over 200,000 acres, prioritizing a minimum 90% kill rate of target species and 95% coverage of mapped areas, verified through on-site government inspections. The award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the government based on a four-factor evaluation: past performance, experience, technical approach, and price, with no formal tradeoff procedures allowed, though higher-priced proposals offering superior qualifications or added benefits may be selected over lower-cost ones. Government-furnished materials include GPS georeferenced maps and gate keys, and contractors must operate under strict environmental regulations, ensuring no harm to native flora, and must submit safety and quality control plans if subcontractors are used without direct oversight. All submissions must be emailed to Tobi Shumaker by May 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time in Word, Excel, or PDF format, and failure to provide required certifications or meet mandatory criteria will result in nonresponsiveness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service administers the contract from Atlanta, Georgia, and payment will be processed through the designated office following delivery and acceptance at the field worksites.

General Info

Contract for licensed herbicide treatment of invasive Eurasian Milfoil and vegetation in Indiana lakes.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 1 Usda-FsView Agency

Contract Value

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for ForestryView NAICS

Place of Performance

Tell City, IN, 47586, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

AQUATIC CONTROL INCView Profile

Award Issued Date

05/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

(9)

Experience Questionnaire for Contractor Capability

PDF•experience-questionnaire

Questions on New Requirement for Herbicide Application

DOCX•q-and-a

NNIS Eurasian Watermilfoil Eradication Tell City District - Statement of Work

PDF•sow

Hoosier National Forest Tell City Ranger District Maps Jan 2026

PDF•other

RFQ 12443926Q0054 Herbicide Treatment Aquatic NNIS Tell City Ranger District

PDF•rfq

Solicitation 12443926Q0054 for Aquatic NNIS Treatment Services

PDF•rfq

RFQ 12443926Q0054 Aquatic Non-Native Invasive Species Treatment Services

PDF•rfq

Solicitation 1244392600054 Request for Proposal

PDF•rfp

Wage Determination 1981-1257 for Indiana Statewide Service Contracts

PDF•wage-determination

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 27

Combined Synopsis

Amendment 1Apr 28

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineMay 8

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa East 1 Usda-Fs

Contacts1 person available

OfficeAtlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

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Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 1 Usda-Fs

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Office AddressAtlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

Contacts

Tobi Shumaker

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Full Description

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. See Attachments.

It is anticipated that a firm fixed price purchase order consisting of one (1) base year and one (1) one-year option period will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed two (2) years will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government.

Submit offers to Tobi Shumaker at tobi.shumaker@usda.gov NLT 5/8/2026 by 1:00 p.m. central time. Attachment format must be Word, Excel or .pdf.

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