Invasive Exotic Plant Herbicide Application

Solicitation FA4814-08-R-0024, issued by the Department of Defense through the FA4814 6 Cons Pk office in Tampa, Florida, seeks a contractor for the application of herbicides to eradicate invasive exotic plants, specifically targeting species such as Lygodium microphyllum and Imperata cylindrica. The work is to be performed at the Avon Park Air Force Range in Florida. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement consisting of a base year running from September 2008 to August 2009, with four subsequent option years extending through August 2013. The Performance Work Statement requires all applicators to hold Florida State Certification and strictly adhere to DoD-approved herbicide lists. Contractors must coordinate scheduling around military activities and utilize the Integrated Pest Management Information System for all reporting. Due to the nature of the performance site, strict safety protocols regarding unexploded ordnance must be followed. Quality assurance will be managed through a multi-functional team using a detailed Performance Plan to assess vegetation treatment, chemical mixing, and reporting accuracy. Additionally, the contract is subject to the Service Contract Act, with minimum wage rates established by Department of Labor Wage Determination 2005-2125 Revision 6.