F--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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), specifically FWS SAT TEAM 3, has issued a Solicitation for Herbicide Treatment services at the Falkner Island Unit of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge in Connecticut. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Offers are due by February 9, 2026, at 1400 Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is to provide comprehensive pesticide treatment services at the Falkner Island Unit. The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including those for commercial products and services (52.212-4), contract terms and conditions (52.212-5), instructions to offerors (52.212-1), evaluation criteria (52.212-2), and offeror representations and certifications (52.212-3). Specific clauses related to Service Contract Labor Standards (52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-44, 52.222-55, 52.222-62) and Limitations on Subcontracting (52.219-14) are also included. The Department of the Interior (DOI) encourages environmentally preferable contracting through its Green Acquisition initiatives.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: February 16, 2026, to December 31, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) with a size standard of $11.5 million
- Offer Due Date: February 9, 2026, 1400 Eastern Standard Time
- Published Date: January 28, 2026 (document posted date)
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a best value determination, considering both price and past performance. Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are considered more important than price. Offerors are strongly encouraged to inspect the site where services are to be performed prior to submitting their offers.
Additional Notes
Electronic invoicing and payment for this contract will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). All offerors must ensure their representations and certifications are completed electronically via SAM.gov.