F--CA-TULE LAKE NWR GREBE NESTING HABITAT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for the aerial application of aquatic glyphosate herbicide at the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Tulelake, California. This project focuses on emergent vegetation suppression across approximately 600 acres to maintain grebe nesting habitats. The period of performance is scheduled from April 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026, with final acceptance based on the satisfactory completion of work at the destination. The contract requires the use of ArcGIS Pro for treatment tracking and reporting, and strict adherence to federal, state, and local environmental laws to avoid harming non-target species and sensitive habitats. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310. Award will be based on best value, evaluating technical capability, past performance, and price. Contractors must submit proposals in a single PDF containing a signed SF 1449, a technical capability statement, and documentation of one to three relevant past projects. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform and compliance with various FAR clauses, including prohibitions on ByteDance covered applications and restrictions on unmanned aircraft systems from adversary countries. Project coordination is managed by Geoffrey Grisdale and John Vradenburg of the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex.