F--WA COLUMBIA NWR PHRAGMITES INVASIVES

SOL #: 140FS126Q0051Award Notice

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

1
Posted
Mar 11, 2026
2
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026

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, is soliciting proposals for Phragmites Invasive Species Treatment at the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge and Hanford Reach National Monument. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a contractor to provide herbicide application services. Quotes are due by March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor and equipment for the full treatment of phragmites, an invasive species. Key requirements include:

  • Uniform application of Refuge-provided glyphosate-based isopropylamine salt of imazapyr herbicides across mapped areas.
  • Providing a shapefile of completed treated areas upon completion.
  • Adherence to strict application requirements, including winds less than 10 mph, use of a State-certified applicator, and being a licensed and bonded contractor.
  • Compliance with the prohibition on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufactured or assembled by American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entities.

Contract & Timeline

  • Solicitation Number: 140FS126Q0051
  • Type: Firm-Fixed Price Contract
  • NAICS Code: 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry)
  • PSC Code: F018 (Other Range/Forest Improvements Services (Non Construction))
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business
  • Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026, with herbicide application targeted for late August to September 2026.
  • Quotes Due: March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
  • Questions Due: March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.

Submission & Evaluation

All offers must be submitted via email to Tanner_Frank@ios.doi.gov. Telephone calls for offers are not accepted. Award will be made on a best-value basis, considering price and other factors. Specific evaluation criteria include Technical Approach, Project Schedule, Relevant Experience, and Past Performance.

Eligibility & Notes

  • Offerors must complete the SF-1449 form and any amendments.
  • An active SAM.gov registration with no listed exceptions and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) are mandatory.
  • Subcontractor information (company name, supervisor, contact) may be required upon request.
  • General inquiries can be directed to Joshua Stuart at joshua_stuart@fws.gov.

People

Points of Contact

Stuart, JoshuaPRIMARY

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