F--FIRE BIL - HERBICIDE TREATMENT AL Key Cave NWR

The contract pertains to herbicide treatment services at the Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge in Florence, Alabama, for the management of woody seedling and stump regeneration across 200 acres of grasslands, grassland drainages, and forest openings. The contractor is required to apply herbicides to targeted species including Chinese privet, Bradford pear, persimmon, mimosa, and sweet gum, ensuring 100% treatment coverage and a minimum 95% control rate within 30 days post-application, in strict compliance with EPA standards, manufacturer guidelines, and herbicide label restrictions. The work must begin after July 1, 2026, with the initial treatment completed within 45 calendar days and the entire project—including re-treatments and final inspection—fully concluded by September 30, 2026. Re-treatments may not occur until at least 30 days after the initial application. Performance is subject to rigorous acceptance criteria, with the contractor responsible for re-treatment at no additional cost to the government if targets are not met. Payment is contingent upon a final inspection by refuge staff, and invoices must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price commercial order under NAICS code 115310 and is 100% set aside for small businesses. Proposals must include a detailed narrative on techniques, procedures, and schedule; identification of key personnel; three verified examples of similar past performance with contact references; and compliance with SAM.gov registration requirements, including a valid Unique Entity Identifier. The solicitation requires attendance at a mandatory site visit and adherence to the Service Contract Act wage determinations, with full compliance mandated for labor standards, safety protocols, equal opportunity, whistleblower protections, and anti-trafficking policies. The contracting officer’s representative will oversee technical performance, conduct inspections, and verify compliance with all contract terms, but has no authority to modify the agreement’s terms. All work must maintain absolute safety, avoid any damage to government resources or wildlife, and ensure personnel conduct reflects positively on both the contractor and the Fish and Wildlife Service.