F--Fuel Reduction Herbicide Treatment, Ninigret NWR, RI

Solicitation 140FS326Q0158 is a 100% Small Business Set Aside request for quotes issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for fuel reduction herbicide treatment at the Lewis Tract of the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge in Charlestown, Rhode Island. The project involves a two-year treatment cycle across 35 acres to reduce mountain laurel cover and promote the regeneration of pitch pine and oak. The performance period is scheduled from August 1, 2027, to December 29, 2028, with specific herbicide applications restricted to the window between August and October to protect sensitive species. The scope includes an initial treatment and mowing of dead stems in Year 1, followed by a second spot treatment in Year 2. The contract is awarded on a firm fixed price basis, with the government evaluating offers based on a best-value determination where technical capability and past performance are weighted more heavily than price. Eligible contractors must possess a valid Rhode Island commercial herbicide applicator's license and maintain liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per incident, including coverage for drift run-off and pollution. Technical evaluations will focus on the management approach and the experience of key personnel, who must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience. All quotes must be submitted by September 9, 2026, and contractors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management and the Invoice Processing Platform for payment.