Herbicide Treatment, Falknker Island
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 US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting offers for Herbicide Treatment at the Falkner Island Unit SBM NWR, CT. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract set aside for Total Small Businesses. Offers are due February 9, 2026, at 1400 EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive pesticide treatment services at the Falkner Island Unit. The solicitation incorporates standard FAR clauses, including those for commercial products and services, contract terms for statutes/executive orders, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria. Specific clauses related to Service Contract Labor Standards (e.g., 52.222-41, 52.222-42) and Limitations on Subcontracting (52.219-14) are included. Offerors are encouraged to consider DOI Green Acquisition initiatives.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 140FS326Q0021
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: February 16, 2026, to December 31, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) with a $11.5 million size standard
- Offer Due: February 9, 2026, 1400 Eastern Standard Time
- Published: January 28, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a best value determination, considering price and past performance. Technical and past performance factors, when combined, are considered more important than price. Offerors are strongly urged to inspect the site where services will be performed.
Additional Notes
Electronic invoicing and payments will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). Offerors must complete all required representations and certifications electronically via SAM.gov.