--Bio-Control of noxious weeds for US Army Corps of Engineers at Dworshak Project, Lapwai, Idaho

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, plans to award a sole source contract to the Nez Perce Biocontrol Center in Lapwai, Idaho, for bio-control efforts targeting noxious weeds within the managed lands of the Dworshak Project near Ahsahka, Idaho. This contract will cover a comprehensive set of services including reviewing and assessing the current noxious weed inventory, locating and inventorying new weed populations, recommending and releasing bio-control agents, and then monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments. An annual report detailing the findings and progress will also be prepared as part of the contract deliverables. The award is made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, with no request for quotes being issued. The project supports environmental management on Army Corps lands, aiming to control invasive weed species through biological methods. The contract falls under the NAICS code 561730, which pertains to landscaping and similar services, and is administered by the Department of Defense’s US Army Engineer District Walla Walla office based in Washington State. For further inquiries, contact Brian Wing at the Walla Walla District office. The work will be performed primarily at the Dworshak Project location in Idaho, and the sole source nature of the contract indicates a unique capability or qualification of the Nez Perce Biocontrol Center to perform these specialized bio-control activities.