F--SERVICE: HERBICIDE APPLICATION FOR FWS TRUSTOM POND NWR.

Solicitation 140FS326Q0022 is a Firm Fixed Price, Small Business Set-Aside contract issued by the Department of the Interior's FWS SAT Team 3 for invasive species control at the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island. The project involves the application of herbicides across approximately 36 acres in the Moonstone Beach and Cards Pond areas to control common reed, invasive shrubs, and mile-a-minute vine. The period of performance is from February 2, 2026, to February 9, 2026. The contractor is required to provide all labor, equipment, and transportation, utilizing low-ground pressure equipment to minimize habitat disturbance and adhering to strict timing constraints to protect sensitive species. Key requirements include maintaining a valid Rhode Island Commercial Herbicide Applicator’s License and strict compliance with EPA registration labels and OSHA hazard communication standards. The contractor must submit a detailed herbicide application plan, including Safety Data Sheets and spill response procedures, within five working days of award. Performance is measured by achieving 75 percent control of Phragmites australis and 90 percent control of invasive shrubs. Deliverables include post-application spray logs and GPS-recorded documentation of treated areas. Payments are processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform. Award evaluation is based on a trade-off process considering price, specification compliance, and past performance.