F--CA-KLAMATH BSN NWRC-LV WRE-PESTICIDE TRE
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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 soliciting proposals for pesticide treatment services to control invasive weed species on the Langell Valley wetland reserve easement in California. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Quotes are due April 29, 2026, at 1700 ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide spot treatment application of pesticides (Aminopyralid and a non-toxic surfactant) on approximately 45 acres within a 1143-acre easement. Target species include Scotch thistle, Musk thistle, Bull thistle, Canada thistle, Pepperweed, and other Klamath County A-C Listed Weed species. Application must use spray equipment suitable for ATV/UTV or tow-behind, with handheld spray wands for specific areas, ensuring no overspray into wetlands. Contractors must possess appropriate Oregon licenses and permits, necessary equipment, and be able to purchase materials. Reporting requirements include GPS data of surveyed areas, chemical quantities applied, and NRCS chemical specification sheets in Arc GIS format.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with up to three awardees.
- Period of Performance: A base year (2026) with two option years (2027, 2028). The application window is April 1st to July 1st each year.
- Estimated Value: The total anticipated cost for the 3-year project is $9,360.
- Start Date: Work can commence upon award release but must begin no later than May 15, 2026, due to the local growing season.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 325320, with a small business size standard of 1150 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirements: Quotations must be on company letterhead, including unit and total prices with markups for each fuel type, a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and a point of contact (phone and email). Offerors must be registered in SAM.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a trade-off method, considering technical capability and past performance, which are equally weighted with price.
- Key Deadlines:
- Questions Due: April 27, 2026, 1700 ET
- Quotes Due: April 29, 2026, 1700 ET
- Submission Method: Email quotes to kathryn_coltran@fws.gov.
Additional Notes
This announcement serves as the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Payment is contingent upon successful completion and inspection of work, with a two-week delay for effectiveness verification. The FWS reserves the right to discontinue future treatments.