F-- Herbicide Application, Pee Dee NWR, NC

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for herbicide application services at the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge in Wadesboro, North Carolina. This 100% Small Business Set Aside is conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13 with NAICS code 115310. The project involves a foliar broadcast treatment of 83 acres to eliminate undesirable woody vegetation, specifically sweetgum, maple, and privet, using a modified skidder. The required chemical prescription consists of Triclopyr (XRT) at 80 oz per acre, combined with 32 oz MSO and 32 oz LI700 surfactant per acre. The performance period extends from the date of contract award through October 30, 2026. Award will be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis to a contractor providing a firm fixed price. Eligible offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management and use the Invoice Processing Platform for payments. Technical evaluations will focus on the management approach, past performance within the last three years, and the qualifications of personnel, who must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience. All work must adhere to North Carolina Forestry Best Management Practices and all applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws. Quotes and required documentation must be submitted to the Contract Specialist by September 4, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT.