USAFA Rangeland Noxious Weed Control

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking sources for rangeland noxious weed control at its Colorado Springs facility and the Farish Recreation Area. The project involves applying Department of Defense and Armed Forces Pest Management Board approved herbicides across approximately 720 acres of unimproved rangeland to control various target species, including Hoary Cress, St. Johnswort, and various thistles. The agency is considering a one-year firm-fixed-price contract with two to four option years, with an estimated period of performance starting August 1, 2027, and extending to either 2030 or 2032. Herbicide applications are primarily scheduled for the growing season between April 1 and October 31. To qualify, contractors must hold a Colorado commercial applicator's license for rangeland weed control and maintain registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The scope emphasizes strict environmental compliance, requiring the protection of wetlands, cultural resource sites, and the habitat of the threatened Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse. Contractors must implement a comprehensive safety and spill response plan, including the use of containment kits in all vehicles. This sources-sought effort, categorized under NAICS 561730, requires interested parties to submit company details, evidence of similar prior experience, and estimated pricing by November 18, 2026.