HERBICIDE APPLICATION AT FWS TRUSTOM POND NWR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) has issued a solicitation for Herbicide Application Services at the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. The project involves the treatment of approximately 36 acres of invasive plant species to restore sensitive dune and wetland habitats. Quotes are due by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, and materials to treat invasive species across the Moonstone Beach and Cards Pond areas. Key tasks include:
- Target Species: Control of common reed (Phragmites australis), beach rose (Rosa rugosa), Morrow's honeysuckle (Lonicera morrowii), and mile-a-minute vine (Persicaria perfoliata).
- Equipment Requirements: Use of tracked, low-ground-pressure equipment (2 PSI or less) is mandatory for Phragmites treatment in wetland environments.
- Regulatory Compliance: Contractors must possess a valid Rhode Island commercial herbicide applicator's license and use herbicides registered for wetland use.
- Operational Constraints: No vehicles are permitted landward of the primary dune line without approval. No water sources are available on-site.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Performance Period: While the solicitation lists a February 2026 window, the Statement of Work specifies that treatment must occur after August 25, 2026, to avoid disturbing the breeding season.
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Best Value basis. Evaluation factors include:
- Price (per acre and total cost)
- Technical Capability: Detailed narrative of the proposed approach and equipment.
- Past Performance: Review of CPARS/FAPIIS and Contracting Officer knowledge.
Additional Notes
A pre-work meeting is required within 10 days of contract award. All invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).