F--Aerial Spraying Invasives

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a questionnaire designed to collect information from potential bidders regarding their company's experience, personnel, and past performance. It must be completed and submitted with the proposal to ensure compliance with the solicitation.

• Company Information: Name, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), address, Point of Contact (POC) details.
• Experience: Years of experience in services, contracting (prime/sub), and specifically with Federal Government Contracts.
• Past Performance: Details on any failures to complete work and reasons.
• Personnel: Information on key personnel availability, number of employees, and whether they are regularly on payroll.
• Subcontracting: Information required if the prime contractor is hiring a subcontractor.
• Employee Experience: Details for each employee performing the work.
• References: Three (3) contract references, including agency/company name, contract number, total value, POC details, start/end dates, and a detailed scope of the project. Experience must be within the past three years and similar in size and complexity to the solicitation's scope of work. Government contracts are preferred.
• Certification: A statement certifying the completeness and correctness of the provided information.

This form is critical for bidders to demonstrate their qualifications and past performance. Failure to provide complete and accurate information as requested in this questionnaire may result in non-compliance with the solicitation requirements. Bidders must carefully detail their experience and provide verifiable references to support their proposal.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "Aerial Spraying" services. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is procuring these services for the AL-WHEELER NWR.

• The primary service required is Aerial Spraying.

• The period of performance is from 06/01/2026 to 10/15/2026.

• Delivery is expected by 10/15/2026.

• The contract type is anticipated to be a firm fixed price contract.

• The solicitation issue date is 01/21/2026.

• The offer due date is 02/03/2026 at 1400 local time.

• Offers will be evaluated based on best value, considering technical factors and past performance, which are more important than price.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4.

• Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• A site visit is urged and expected for offerors to inspect the service location.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Quote Schedule for aerial spraying services. It outlines the pricing structure and key considerations for bidders.

• Service: Aerial Spraying via helicopter.
• Location: Designated areas within Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), AL.
• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 to October 15, 2026.
• Quantity: 350 acres.
• Unit Price: Per acre, inclusive of all supplies/materials to complete the work per the Performance Work Statement.
• Government Provided: Chemical and surfactant for one application.
• Contractor Responsibility: Repeat applications, if required, are at the contractor's expense.
• Site Support: Refuge will provide direction to a designated landing/refueling location. Refuge is not responsible for supplying water for tank mixing.

This schedule provides critical pricing information and clarifies the scope of services, including what materials are provided by the government and what responsibilities fall to the contractor. Bidders must consider the unit price, the period of performance, and the limitations on government-provided materials when preparing their quotes.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination for the state of Alabama, specifically for the counties of Bibb, Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under contracts subject to the SCA.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-4591
• Revision Number: 31
• Date of Last Revision: 12/03/2025
• Geographic Area: Alabama Counties of Bibb, Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St Clair, Walker
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: States that fringe benefits required follow the occupational listing. Specifics on Health & Welfare, Vacation, and Holidays are provided in later sections of the document.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) for covered contracts.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the process for establishing wage rates for unlisted classifications.

This document is critical for bidders as it establishes the minimum labor costs that must be factored into their proposals for any contract subject to the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The objective of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to achieve a significant reduction of invasive species within designated treatment areas of Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) to allow for the promotion of native, seed-producing plants for wintering waterfowl and other wetland birds.

• The contractor shall provide aerial spraying services via helicopter to treat up to 350 acres annually on Wheeler NWR.

• The primary target is alligatorweed, with secondary control of black willow, red maple, sweetgum, and other non-desirable woody vegetation.

• Aquatic-labeled herbicides, provided by the refuge, will be used.

• Application rates for Wheeler NWR are 4 quarts of Aquaneat (aquatic glyphosate) and 0.5 quarts surfactant per acre, applied at 10 gallons of water per acre using GPS-operated flow control.

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to October 15, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Wheeler NWR, Decatur, AL.

• Contractor Furnished: All personnel (ground crew, licensed helicopter pilot), equipment (helicopter, PPE), supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and services not provided by the government.

• Government Furnished: Maps (PDF, SHP, KML) of treatment areas, spatial data, aquatic-labeled chemicals, and surfactant for one application. A government employee will be on-site during application.

• Quality Control: Contractor must develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure 95% treatment coverage.

• Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday, except Federal holidays, unless weather conditions require work outside normal hours.

• Licenses/Certifications: Contractor and pilot must possess required licenses and certifications for aerial herbicide application.

• Application Standards: Operate at less than 60 mph, use specific nozzle sizes, point nozzles backward parallel to airstream (not more than 45 degrees downward), apply at designated rates, conform to regulations, and avoid spray drift.

• Environmental Protection: Avoid non-target areas (agriculture crops, roads, levees, fences, etc.) and repair any damages caused.

• Deliverables: Key Personnel Contact Information, pilot's licenses/certifications, ground crew/pilot/helicopter availability, application details, and GIS map of treated areas.

• Holidays: Contractor is not required or permitted to perform services on recognized Federal holidays.