F--Herbicide Spraying EFH ACE Basin NWR, SC

Solicitation 140FS326Q0040 is a firm fixed price request for bids issued by the Department of the Interior, FWS SAT Team 3, for aerial herbicide spraying services at the Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge in South Carolina. The project focuses on hazard fuel reduction and invasive species control, requiring the treatment of 230 acres to reduce fuel loads by 95% using herbicides such as Clearcast and RoundUp Custom. The period of performance is scheduled from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. This opportunity is set aside 100% for HUBZone small businesses, and award decisions will be based on a best value trade-off process where combined technical capability and past performance are weighted more heavily than price. Contractors are required to comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations for Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties and must submit all invoices electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform. Performance is subject to government inspection and acceptance at the destination. Key regulatory requirements include strict adherence to environmental protections, green acquisition standards, and federal supply chain security prohibitions regarding covered telecommunications and foreign-manufactured drones. Bids must be submitted by March 24, 2026, and include a detailed past experience and references questionnaire to evaluate the offeror's capability to execute the scope of work.