Aerial Herbicide Application, John Heinz NWR, PA

SOL #: 140FS326Q0030Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Us Fish And Wildlife Service

FWS SAT TEAM 3

Falls Church, VA, 22041, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

Pesticides Support Services (F105)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/51e48c8436f04dee811662cfb9560bdd/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 12, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 23, 2026, 7:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking quotes for Aerial Herbicide Application services at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, PA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to control and eradicate invasive plant species via helicopter. The anticipated performance period is between August 15 and October 20, 2026. Quotes are due Monday, February 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will furnish all necessary equipment, labor, herbicide, surfactant, and materials for aerial spraying. The primary objective is to control and eradicate target invasive species, specifically Phragmites australis and Lythrum salicaria, across an estimated 150 acres. Performance standards include achieving a minimum of 90% control of infestations and 90% coverage by foliar spray. Special requirements include using aquatic-registered herbicides, adhering to EPA labels, minimizing non-target impacts, providing a 72-hour notice, implementing a hazard communication program, possessing a valid state commercial aquatic applicator's license, and maintaining $1,000,000 liability insurance. An "Application Plan" must be submitted post-award.

Contract Details

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Parts 12 and 13. The contract type will be Firm Fixed Price. The applicable NAICS code is 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) with a small business size standard of $11.5 million. All contractors must have an active registration in SAM.gov and register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for payments. A Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No.: 2015-4233, Rev. 35) applies, detailing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Delaware and Philadelphia Counties, PA.

Evaluation & Submission

Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the Government, considering technical capability, past experience, and price. Technical and past performance factors are considered more important than price. Offerors are strongly urged to inspect the site prior to quoting. All questions must be submitted in writing to Contract Specialist Fred Riley (fred_riley@fws.gov) by Friday, February 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Quotes, including all required documents (SF1449, solicitation provisions, Addendum to 52.212-1, PWS, Quote Schedule, SCA Wage Determination, and a mandatory Past Performance Questionnaire), must be emailed to Fred Riley (fred_riley@fws.gov) by Monday, February 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. The Past Performance Questionnaire requires details for up to three relevant contracts completed within the last three years.