Non-Native Plant Herbicide Application Services

The contract seeks qualified small business contractors to perform targeted herbicide applications on invasive plant species within forested regions, utilizing backpack sprayers and ATVs while adhering to rigorous environmental compliance standards. The work focuses on controlling non-native vegetation to protect native ecosystems, requiring precise application techniques and strict adherence to federal and state environmental regulations to minimize ecological impact. All operations must be conducted in alignment with established protocols to ensure safety, efficacy, and regulatory conformity. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, classified under NAICS code 561730 for pest control services, and is open exclusively to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. Proposals must be submitted by July 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM, with performance expected to occur primarily in the Duluth, Minnesota area, identified as the official place of performance. The contracting entity is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically Csa East 1 Usda-Fs, operating under a subcontract structure to address vegetation management needs in federally managed forest lands.