F--EO 14398 Aquatic Vegetation and Algae Control Services for Flathead Indian Irrigation Project (FIIP)

The contract solicitation 140A1226Q0012 seeks aquatic vegetation and algae control services for the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project, exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541620, with a size standard of $19 million, and open to HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, and 8(a) entities. Work is to be performed at the FIIP site in Saint Ignatius, Montana, with administrative oversight by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Northwest Region Office in Portland, Oregon. Performance is scheduled from August 17 to October 15, 2026, with key deliveries such as copper sulfate due by July 13, 2026, and equipment delivery by October 30, 2026. FOB Destination terms place responsibility for safe delivery on the contractor. Required services include pre-season planning, seasonal herbicide and algaecide applications across canals and laterals ranging from 1 to 400 CFS flow rates, and post-season reporting, with strict adherence to EPA and state pesticide regulations, FIIP environmental protocols, and protection of non-target species. Contractors must employ Montana-licensed aquatic pesticide applicators with a minimum of five years of experience, specializing in treatments for Eurasian Watermilfoil and Curlyleaf Pondweed, and must submit all licenses, chemical labels, Safety Data Sheets, spill response plans, treatment logs, and weekly GIS maps for government approval prior to operations. Immediate response is required within 24 hours of identifying vegetation obstructions, with mobilization within 72 hours and treatment initiation within five days of authorization. Weekly progress reports and treatment logs, including applicator names, license numbers, chemical quantities, and hydraulic conditions, must be furnished throughout the contract period, culminating in a final report within 30 days of completion. Personnel and equipment must comply with OSHA and Department of the Interior safety standards, and all activities must use calibrated metering systems capable of precise herbicide delivery under varying flow conditions. Proposals must be submitted as one physical copy to the Portland office by August 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, and must include completed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form and UEI, with false certifications subject to penalties under the False Claims Act. While specific pricing data is incomplete, evaluation methodology and contract type remain unspecified, and no