F--WA-FWS BAR Mapping and Treatment of Invasive Speci

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting a firm-fixed price commercial order for the mapping and herbicide treatment of approximately 60 to 75 acres of broadleaf noxious weeds. The project is located within a 1,000-acre zone on the Saddle Mountain Unit at Hanford Reach National Monument and an 85-acre zone within Marsh Unit 3 at the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge in Washington State. The total period of performance spans two years, with specific treatment windows occurring between April 1 and October 1 in both 2027 and 2028. Key deliverables include the provision of GPS files for all searched, infested, and chemical application locations, with acceptance determined by Technical Coordinators or Refuge Managers based on the thoroughness and evenness of the application. This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 115310. Award evaluation is based on a combination of price, technical capabilities, and past performance, with the combined technical and performance factors weighted approximately equal to price. Qualified offerors must be licensed for pesticide application in Washington State, utilize herbicides approved in the USFWS PUPs database, and adhere to strict biosecurity protocols. Required submission materials include a technical approach, a management plan identifying key personnel and subcontractors, and a detailed price quote. All payment requests must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform.