F--Invasive Control, Mid-Columbia River NWR, WA

This contract awards a firm fixed price for invasive plant control services at the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge in Washington, specifically targeting the 145.5-acre Paterson Ridge and Paterson Slough Fire rehabilitation area within a 289.5-acre footprint. The primary deliverable is a single spot herbicide treatment to reduce priority invasive broadleaf weeds, namely rush skeletonweed and diffuse knapweed, using manual on-foot application methods only to protect sensitive biotic soil crusts; use of trucks, ATVs, or UTVs is strictly prohibited. Contractors must possess Washington State herbicide applicator qualifications and may propose specific herbicides such as aminopyralid, 2,4-D, or glyphosate, subject to advance approval by refuge staff. Performance is required between June 25 and September 15, 2026, with data reporting—including ESRI shapefiles of application locations and detailed logs of pesticide use, weather, and applicator credentials—due by December 15, 2026. The contract includes an option for up to six months of additional performance if needed. The procurement is a total small business and HUBZone small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310, with award based on best value, prioritizing technical and past performance over price. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 23, 2026, to the designated contract specialist and consist of two parts: a price proposal using the provided Quote Schedule with firm fixed pricing, and a technical narrative not exceeding ten pages along with a completed Past Performance Questionnaire detailing two relevant contracts from the past three years. Key personnel must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience, and contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws including the Service Contract Labor Standards wage determinations, Buy American provisions, and prohibitions on contracting with entities engaging in sanctioned activities or using prohibited telecommunications equipment. Invoicing is mandatory through the Treasury’s IPP system, strictly after month-end service, and must include full details such as TIN, EFT information, line item numbers, and bill of lading data where applicable. The contracting office is FWS SAT Team 3 in Falls Church, VA, and the government retains full rights to inspect, accept, or require rework of nonconforming deliverables at no additional cost.