ONE WAY ESR HERBICIDE
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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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Arizona State Office, is soliciting quotes for herbicide treatment services for the One Way Fire Area Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ES&R) project. This effort aims to restore approximately 216 acres within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument in Mohave County, AZ, to improve wildlife habitat and rangeland health. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Opportunity Details
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a contractor to apply herbicide (Plateau, imazapic) at a specified rate, including colorant and surfactant, across approximately 216 acres. The project requires precise application with no ground disturbance and adherence to strict uniformity tolerances. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, labor, supplies, and materials. The work site is remote, requiring 4-wheel drive vehicles, and has intermittent cell coverage.
Scope of Work
Key tasks include:
- Application of herbicide (Plateau, imazapic) at 8 fl. oz. per acre, plus Hi Light Colorant and methylated seed oil surfactant.
- Ensuring even distribution with a uniformity tolerance of +/- 10%.
- Providing all equipment, labor, supplies, and materials not supplied by the Government.
- Equipment must include a GPS Guidance/Tracking system (Esri or compatible) and Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System (DGPS).
- Adhering to wind restrictions (no application if wind exceeds 6 mph).
- Daily project log data, differentiating drop-on/drop-off application, and final Shapefiles/Printouts of treated areas.
- Compliance with all State and Federal regulations for hazardous materials handling and disposal.
- Daily site cleanup and proper refuse disposal.
- Stopping work immediately and notifying BLM if threatened or endangered species are encountered.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, solicited under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 115310 (Exception 1) with a $34 million size standard.
- Product Service Code: F105 (Pesticides Support Services).
- Period of Performance: February 19, 2026 – February 28, 2026 (non-negotiable).
- Place of Performance: Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Mohave County, AZ.
- Wage Determination: Mohave County Wage Determination 2015-5467 Revision 30 applies, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 6, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST, via email to lhariper@blm.gov.
- Quotes Due: February 13, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST, via email to lhariper@blm.gov.
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must include a Technical Statement (plan, schedule, methodologies), three current references (similar projects within past three years), and a detailed Price breakdown. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and ensure SAM.gov Representations and Certifications are current.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach, Past Experience, Past Performance, and Price.
- Award Basis: Best value to the Government. Quotes will be initially ranked by price. Technical and Past Experience will be assessed as acceptable/unacceptable. Past Performance will be rated (Excellent Confidence, Acceptable Confidence, No Confidence, Unknown Confidence). The award will go to the offeror meeting pass/fail criteria, with an "Excellent Confidence" past performance rating, representing the best value.
Eligibility & Notes
Offerors must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in similar applications and provide at least two references. Incomplete packages or bids on the provided bid schedule will be considered non-responsive.