F--Invasive plant management, Occoquan Bay NWR, VA

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting quotes for invasive plant management services at the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Woodbridge, Virginia. This 100 percent small business set-aside is conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13 with a NAICS code of 115310. The project involves the herbicide treatment of approximately 10 acres, including two acres of Tree-of-Heaven colonies, a four-acre test area, and four acres of scattered invasive plants. The contractor must provide pesticide applicators certified in the state of Virginia and utilize specific methods such as hack-and-squirt for larger trees and foliar spray for smaller colonies. The performance period is scheduled from June 1, 2027, through October 31, 2027. Award will be based on the best value, with technical capability and past performance weighted more heavily than price. Offerors must submit a firm fixed price quote, a technical narrative, and a past performance questionnaire. Key personnel must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience. Required deliverables include weekly status reports, a final document detailing treated acreage and herbicide efficacy, and GIS shapefiles of the treated areas. All contractors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management and utilize the Invoice Processing Platform for payments. Quotes must be submitted to the Contract Specialist by September 14, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT.