Ground-Based Herbicide Application Crews

The contract calls for ground-based herbicide application services in areas where aerial spraying is not feasible, utilizing backpack, truck-mounted, or ATV-based systems equipped with GPS tracking to ensure precise treatment while minimizing environmental impact. All operations must incorporate robust environmental safeguards to protect non-target vegetation, wildlife, water sources, and sensitive ecosystems, with strict adherence to regulatory and safety protocols. The work is required to be performed in designated locations under the oversight of the National Interagency Fire Center, part of the Department of the Interior, with performance expected across unspecified regions where access limitations necessitate ground-level intervention. This subcontract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA's Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, ensuring that only qualifying small businesses may compete for the award. The NAICS code 561730 classifies the work under Pest Control Services, indicating the scope involves vegetation management through chemical application. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026, and contractors are expected to demonstrate capability in executing safe, controlled, and environmentally responsible herbicide treatments in challenging terrain. Participation requires full compliance with federal contracting standards and the ability to operate effectively in remote or restricted areas under stringent operational guidelines.