F--IA-IA WMD-URGENT-CHEMICAL APPLICATION

The contract involves the chemical treatment of invasive species across approximately 1,776.4 acres of Waterfowl Production Areas and National Wildlife Refuges in Iowa, specifically targeting Kossuth, Greene, Worth, Palo Alto, Guthrie, Clay, Hancock, and Buena Vista Counties, with the majority of the work concentrated in Kossuth County at 1,324 acres. Operations are to be conducted using ATVs or UTVs due to rough terrain, with application limited to individual plants or patches to minimize chemical use; broadcast spraying is strictly prohibited. Only chemicals approved under the station’s Pesticide Use Proposal and in full compliance with label instructions and best management practices may be utilized. Work is scheduled between July 1st and October 15th annually, and contractors must conduct an on-site visit with maps provided for each treated area. The contract is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 with a NAICS code of 561730, and requires compliance with multiple FAR clauses including those on commercial terms, whistleblower rights, small business rerepresentation, DEI discrimination, sustainable products, and clauses incorporated by reference. The period of performance ends December 31, 2026, with delivery terms set at FOB Destination to FWS IA WMD in Titonka, Iowa. Wage determinations are specified for multiple Iowa counties, and contractors must ensure that uniform costs do not reduce employee wages below the mandated rates. Invoicing must occur electronically via the Treasury's IPP system, with a PDF of the invoice attached, and payments will be processed per the Prompt Payment Act. The Government retains full inspection and acceptance rights and may require reperformance of nonconforming services at no additional cost. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration, provide accurate socioeconomic representations, and comply with federal statutes on procurement integrity, kickbacks, labor standards, and lobbying restrictions. Offers are due by June 23, 2026, and the award will be made without discussions to the most advantageous offer considering price and other factors, with option pricing evaluated but not obligating exercise. The administering office is FWS SAT 2 in Falls Church, Virginia, and the point of contact is Jeremy Riva.