WA COLUMBIA NWR PHRAGMITES INVASIVES

SOL #: 140FS126Q0051Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Us Fish And Wildlife Service
FWS, SAT TEAM 1
Falls Church, VA, 22041, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

Other Range/Forest Improvements Services (Non Construction) (F018)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 11, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 25, 2026, 6:00 PM

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), under the Department of the Interior, has issued Solicitation 140FS126Q0051 for Phragmites Invasive Species Treatment at the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge and Hanford Reach National Monument in Washington. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price contract. Quotes are due by March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires comprehensive services for Phragmites treatment, primarily through herbicide application. Key deliverables include:

  • Providing all necessary labor and equipment for herbicide application.
  • Utilizing glyphosate-based isopropylamine salt of imazapyr herbicides, which will be provided by the Refuge.
  • Ensuring uniform and complete application of herbicides across mapped areas.
  • Submitting a shapefile of all completed treated areas upon project completion.
  • Adhering to strict application requirements, including wind speed limits (less than 10 mph), use of State-certified applicators, and ensuring the contractor is licensed and bonded.
  • The work will be performed at the FWS Columbia NWR in Othello, WA, and the Hanford Reach National Monument.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS Code: 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry)
  • PSC Code: F018 (Other Range/Forest Improvements Services (Non Construction))
  • Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026, with herbicide application targeted for late August to September 2026.
  • Delivery Date: October 30, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quotes Due: March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
  • Submission Method: All offers must be submitted via email to Tanner_Frank@ios.doi.gov. Telephone calls for offers are not accepted.
  • Requests for Information (RFIs): Accepted until March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, also via email to Tanner_Frank@ios.doi.gov.
  • Basis of Award: Best value, considering price and other factors. Specific evaluation factors include Technical Approach, Project Schedule, Relevant Experience, and Past Performance.
  • Eligibility: Offerors must complete the SF-1449 form, provide their Unique Entity ID (UEI), and maintain an active SAM.gov registration without exceptions. Subcontractor information may be requested. The use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) manufactured or assembled by American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entities is prohibited.

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