F--MS- MATHEWS BRAKE NWR-WATER HYACINTH CON

Solicitation 140FS326Q0009 is a total small business set-aside, specifically targeting HUBZone concerns, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for water hyacinth control at the Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge in Leflore County, Mississippi. The project requires the application of ProcellaCOR SC herbicide across approximately 433 acres using watercraft or approved unmanned aircraft systems. Performance is divided into two seasonal windows in 2026: May 1 through June 30 and August 15 through September 30. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, and chemicals, with a performance standard requiring 95 percent coverage and satisfactory kill of invasive plants, verified 10 to 14 days post-treatment. The contract is evaluated based on a trade-off process where technical approach and past performance are considered more important than price. Awarded for a total of 11.5 million dollars, the contract mandates electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform. Key requirements include the provision of an on-site supervisor, adherence to EPA regulations and product labels, and compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations for the Mississippi area. All equipment must be inspected and approved by the government prior to use, and the contractor must maintain all necessary operational resources, including fuel and sanitary facilities.