Noxious Weed Spraying at Big Bend, SD

Solicitation W9128F26QA030 is a request for quotes issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, for noxious weed spraying services at the Big Bend Project Office in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. This firm-fixed-price contract is a 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and supervision to control invasive species, including Musk Thistle, Canada Thistle, and Leafy Spurge, using ground spraying equipment only; drone spraying is explicitly prohibited. The base period of performance runs from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with an additional option year extending to April 30, 2028. Based on a previous similar award, the estimated total contract value is approximately $147,720. Award decisions will be based on the best value to the government using a trade-off process, evaluating experience, technical approach, and price. Contractors must adhere to strict performance standards, including a minimum 95 percent kill rate, and comply with EM 385-1-1 safety requirements and Service Contract Act wage determinations for South Dakota. Key deliverables include pesticide application records and safety meeting minutes. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF not exceeding 25 pages to the contracting office by March 19, 2026. Personnel must meet specific security vetting and antiterrorism training requirements to access Department of Defense installations.