F--IN PATOKA RIVEER NWR TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT

Solicitation 140FS226Q0156 is a firm-fixed-price contract issued by the Department of the Interior, specifically the FWS SAT 2 office, for timber stand improvement at the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area. This project is a 100 percent total small business set-aside focused on habitat management across approximately 130 acres. The scope of work involves the removal of competing woody vegetation to release desirable bald cypress and planted hardwoods across four specific tracts: BEL, Bruce, Grosheart, and Hughes. As part of the vegetation control process, contractors are required to apply 100 percent triclopyr herbicide to cut stumps or girdled areas. The period of performance for this project is scheduled from October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Award decisions are based on best-value evaluation factors, including price, technical capability, and past experience. The project is subject to Department of Labor Service Contract Act wage determinations for the state of Indiana. Bidders are required to provide pricing per tract and an overall total bid for the entire 130-acre area.