Helicopter Herbicide Spraying for Missouri River Sandbars
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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 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District, is soliciting proposals for Helicopter Herbicide Spraying Services for vegetation control on Missouri River sandbars in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by July 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services necessary to perform aerial vegetation spraying via helicopter. This includes targeting vegetation on designated sandbars using specified aquatic-labeled herbicides, ensuring no damage to non-target areas, and adhering to all label instructions for mixing and application. Operations must be conducted safely and professionally. The estimated quantity for spraying is 2,285 acres.
Performance Requirements
Key performance standards include treating at least 95% of target species, minimizing non-target damage, submitting daily Pesticide Application Records (PAR), and providing accurate GPS data of sprayed areas for payment verification. Contractors must possess licensed helicopter pilots and herbicide applicators, comply with all federal, state, and local pesticide application laws (including FIFRA, NPDES), and obtain necessary permits for North Dakota work. Specific herbicide mixture rates (7 pints glyphosate, 6 pints imazapyr per acre at 5 gallons mix per acre) are mandated.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: August 17, 2026, to October 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Missouri River segments in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, including areas below Garrison Dam, Ft. Randall Dam, Gavins Point Dam, upper Oahe Reservoir, and upper Lewis & Clark Lake.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 115112, size standard $10M)
- Offers Due: July 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a "Best Value" approach, where Technical and Past Performance combined are more important than Price.
- Past Performance: Requires three references for similar projects completed within the last five years.
- Technical: Assessment of equipment, capability in specified states, and a contingency plan.
- Price: Evaluated based on a price analysis. Adjectival ratings (Exceptional, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory) will be used.
Additional Notes
Bidders must utilize the provided Price Schedule/Bid Sheet to submit their cost proposals, including all direct and indirect costs per acre. Multiple Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determinations for various counties in South Dakota and Nebraska are included, which bidders must review to ensure compliance with minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. The solicitation incorporates relevant FAR and DFARS clauses by reference.