F--NY - FWS MONTEZUMA NWR HERBICIDE SPRAYING SERVICES

Solicitation 140FS326Q0162 is a firm-fixed price commercial request for quotes for aerial herbicide spraying services at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge near Seneca Falls, New York. Issued by the Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 targets the control of common reed (Phragmites australis) across approximately 150 acres. The scope includes treating 100 acres within the interior of the Hidden Marsh and 50 acres between Wildlife Drive and the barge canal. The period of performance is scheduled from September 14, 2026, to October 30, 2026, with a specific treatment window between September 14 and October 16, 2026. Contractors must possess a valid New York State Department of Environmental Conservation commercial pesticide applicator license with category 5 aquatic certification. Requirements specify the use of an aquatic-approved herbicide with 53.8% glyphosate active ingredient and a nonionic surfactant, applied at rates consistent with herbicide labels. The contractor is responsible for re-treating areas if rain occurs within six hours of application and must provide deliverables including maps, shapefiles, and chemical usage reports. Award will be based on the most advantageous offer, where technical capabilities and past performance are weighted significantly more than price. Proposals must include a technical narrative, a management plan identifying key personnel and subcontractors, and three examples of similar successfully completed work. Offerors must be active in the System for Award Management and provide a Unique Entity Identifier to be considered responsive. Invoicing is required electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform.