F--SC-FWS WASSAW NAT-TREATMENT INVASIVE

The contract involves invasive species treatment services at Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge in Chatham County, Georgia, with a period of performance from June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026. The procurement is administered by FWS SAT Team 3 of the Department of the Interior, with solicitation number 140FS32Q0051 and NAICS code 115310 for Support Activities for Animal Production. Delivery is FOB destination, meaning the contractor is responsible for transportation and delivery to the refuge site, with government acceptance occurring at that location. The contract is governed under commercial item acquisition procedures using FAR 52.212-4, supplemented by attached representations and certifications under FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5. Compliance with federal regulations is extensive, including prohibitions on Kaspersky and certain telecommunications equipment, Buy American requirements with multiple alternates, sustainable product procurement, and electronic invoicing exclusively through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. Contractors must register in SAM and comply with whistleblower protections, ethics codes, and restrictions on inverted domestic corporations and subcontractor sales to the government. Evaluation for award is based on a trade-off process that prioritizes Technical and Management Approach, followed by Past Performance, and then Price, with no fixed weighting or lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. The technical proposal is capped at 10 pages and must demonstrate a clear methodology and qualified key personnel. Past performance must be substantiated with relevant examples, and price must be reasonable and consistent with the technical approach. Offerors are required to complete representations regarding small business status, unique entity ID, CAGE code, and compliance with supply chain restrictions, including disclosures on ownership and use of restricted equipment. All proposals must be submitted in two parts — a price proposal and a technical/past performance package — by April 21, 2026, with no explicit submission portal specified. No contract value is disclosed, and no detailed packaging, labeling, or barcoding requirements are provided, with references to specifications only in the schedule. The point of contact for inquiries is Fred Riley, and no COR, COTR, or PCO details are listed.