USDA-USHARL Invasive Plant Management Services

Solicitation 1232SA26Q1242 is a Request for Quotation issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for Invasive Plant Management Services at the United States Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce, Florida. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. The project requires a contractor to survey and treat 128 acres of natural and stormwater containment areas to remove invasive plant species listed by the South Florida Water Management District. The work must be performed by a commercially licensed applicator using approved herbicides, including 20 gallons of Remedy provided by the government, in strict compliance with state and federal environmental and HAZMAT regulations. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price acquisition with a performance period of 180 days, beginning August 24, 2026, and ending February 22, 2027. Evaluation will be conducted using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, prioritizing a sound technical approach and acceptable past performance before determining the lowest reasonable price. Contractors must comply with specific wage determinations for Martin and St. Lucie counties and utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for all electronic invoicing. Key requirements for offerors include providing a valid SAM UEI, demonstrating a technical approach that meets the Statement of Work, and adhering to various federal clauses regarding security, labor standards, and whistleblower protections.