F--BIL Aerial Herbicide Application Services - USFWS Great Dismal Swamp NWR - VA

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s SAT Team 3 is soliciting aerial herbicide application services for the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in southeastern Virginia, specifically targeting woody and herbaceous vegetation including Acer rubrum, Clethra alnifolia, and Toxicodendron radicans across designated forested wetland treatment units known as “the Blocks.” This firm-fixed price commercial order, issued under NAICS code 115310 for Support Activities for Forestry-Fuels Management Services, requires helicopter-based spray applications using a specified mixture of water, Habitat (or its generic equivalent), and Methylated Seed Oil at a rate of 2 pints of Habitat plus 3.2 ounces of MSO per 10 gallons per acre. Operations must be conducted during the late growing season between August 26 and September 30, 2026, with a performance standard mandating that at least 95% of all identified areas receive a minimum of 95% foliar coverage. Weather-related restrictions prohibit spraying when wind speeds exceed 10 mph or exceed label specifications, whichever is greater, and all applications must strictly comply with herbicide product labels, manufacturer guidance, and federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The contract is 100% set aside for 8(a) Women-Owned Small Businesses or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses, with a requirement that all offerors be registered and active in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier. Proposals must include a completed SF 1449, a certification of past performance with three substantial examples of similar federal, state, or local government contracts, and at least two verified references per example complete with point of contact information. Submission through email to Keith Rose is mandatory, with a deadline of July 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and attendance at a required site visit is a pass/fail gate for responsiveness. Evaluation prioritizes technical capabilities and past performance significantly over price, with Key Personnel and subcontractor identification required in the management plan. Additional requirements include a minimum $1 million liability insurance policy covering drift, runoff, and accidental pollution with 30 days’ notice of cancellation, compliance with the Service Contract Act wage determinations, submission of an approved application plan within seven working days of award, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system, and the contract