F--OR-SHELDON NWR HERBICIDE APPLICATION R1

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting firm-fixed-price herbicide application services for the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Denio, Nevada. The project involves the application of indaziflam and imazapic herbicides across approximately 500 acres to control invasive annual grasses. The period of performance is scheduled from September 15, 2026, to November 1, 2026. Award selection will be based on a trade-off process considering price and a combined factor of technical capability and past performance to determine the most advantageous offer to the government. Contractors are required to provide GPS and GIS files and application logs to verify spray coverage and timeliness, which will be monitored by government personnel using water-sensitive paper arrays. All payment requests must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. The contract incorporates extensive Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including strict adherence to service contract labor standards, equal opportunity requirements, and supply chain security prohibitions regarding specific foreign telecommunications and software providers. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit their quotes by January 20, 2026.