Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Carrizo Cane Eradication - Texas

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are seeking a single award contractor to provide integrated vegetation management services to treat approximately 1,951 miles of invasive species, specifically Carrizo Cane, along the southern international boundary in Texas. The project covers the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, and Del Rio/Big Bend South sectors, utilizing manual, mechanical, chemical, and soil stabilization treatments to support U.S. Border Patrol operations by preventing invasive species spread and improving line-of-sight safety for agents. The contract structure consists of a 12-month base year with three subsequent 12-month option years. The total estimated value across the base and option periods is approximately 39 million dollars, with the base period specifically valued at 13,448,911.25 dollars. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 562960. Award will be based on the Highest Technically Rated proposal with a Fair and Reasonable Price, evaluating technical approach, management capabilities, and corporate experience. The contractor is required to provide all labor, supervision, transportation, and equipment, including maintaining office space in Laredo, Texas. Performance is subject to strict quality standards, requiring a minimum basic quality of 90 percent, with inspections conducted via specific plot-based sampling. The contractor must also adhere to comprehensive best management practices for environmental protection and handle various categories of controlled unclassified information. Proposals are due by September 11, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officials.