F--Herbicide Treatment, Okefenokee NWR, GA 699 acres

The contract awards work for herbicide treatment covering 699 acres within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia, aimed at managing vegetation through chemical application to support ecological health and invasive species control. The solicitation number is 140FS326F0151, issued under NAICS code 115310 which corresponds to support activities for agriculture and forestry, indicating the nature of the service as an agricultural or land management operation rather than a standard construction or procurement contract. The award notice was posted on July 14, 2026, and is managed by the FWS Sat Team 3 under the Department of the Interior, with the contracting office located in Falls Church, Virginia. The primary point of contact for this contract is Fred Riley, reachable via email at fred_riley@ios.doi.gov or by phone at 4132538738, who serves as the main liaison for inquiries or coordination related to the scope of work. The place of performance is specified as the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia, though no further geographic details such as city or zip are provided. No set-aside designation is listed, suggesting the contract is open to general competition without specific preferences for small businesses or other categories. The work involves precise application of herbicides across a large, ecologically sensitive area, requiring specialized knowledge and compliance with environmental regulations governing wildlife refuges.