OR-SHELDON NWR HERBICIDE APPLICATION R1
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 an Award Notice for herbicide application services at Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, Denio, Nevada. This notice pertains to a past solicitation for controlling invasive annual grasses. Specific award details, such as the awardee and contract value, are not provided in this notice.
Original Solicitation Scope
The original solicitation sought services for the application of indaziflam and imazapic herbicides to approximately 500 acres. Key requirements included:
- Application of indaziflam herbicide and imazapic herbicide to approximately 500 acres.
- Use of appropriate surfactants, drift control agent(s), and other adjuvants.
- Application rate of 5 fl oz/acre for indaziflam and 5 fl oz/acre for imazapic, with a total mix of at least 5 gallons per acre.
- Contractor was required to purchase and supply all chemicals, including herbicides and adjuvants, and supply equipment for metering, mixing, and loading chemicals and water.
- Site-specific conditions precluded ground-based application methods.
- Deliverables included GPS files of all operations and application locations, and copies of all application logs.
Original Contract Details
- Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Period of Performance: September 15, 2026, to November 1, 2026.
- Delivery: FOB Destination.
Eligibility & Submission (Past Solicitation)
This acquisition was a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS Code: 325320, Size Standard: 1150). Quotes were due by January 20, 2026, at 1700 ET and were to be submitted via email to kathryn_coltran@fws.gov. Solicitation questions were due by January 15, 2026. Award was to be made to the responsible source proposing the best value product. Offerors were required to be registered in SAM as an active vendor.
Additional Notes
This announcement constituted the only solicitation; quotes were requested, and a separate written solicitation was not issued.