68--WA-MCNARY MAINT SHOP-HERBICIDE-MCR NWRC

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of herbicides and sterilants for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The purpose is to maintain grounds of selected roads, work sites, parking lots, and non-crop areas within the Complex refuges.

• Esplanade 200 SC (or equal): 7.5 gallons, Active ingredient: Indaziflam 19.05%. Must be suitable for long-lasting pre-emergence control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in non-crop areas.

• Plateau Herbicide (or equal): 15 gallons, Active ingredient: Imazapic (as the ammonium salt) 23.6%. Must be suitable for pre-emergence and early post-emergence control of annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds in non-crop areas.

• Cheetah Pro herbicide (or equal): 150 gallons, Active ingredient: Glufosinate Ammonium 24.5%. Must be suitable for prevention and control of bare ground and non-crop area annual and perennial weeds.

• All proposed "equal products" must be reviewed for equivalency (active ingredient, concentration).

• All herbicides must be registered for use in Washington and Oregon.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Period of Performance: Delivery within 30 days of contract award.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.

• Submission Method: Email to Tanner_Frank@ios.doi.gov.

• Required Documents: Completed SF 18, Company Information (Name, SAM.gov UEI, POC details), signed SF 30 (if applicable), completed FAR provision 52.212-3 and 52.204-24.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. Offerors must demonstrate products meet salient characteristics and are registered for use in WA/OR. Failure to meet technical requirements results in a Fail rating.

• Delivery Requirement: Offerors must confirm ability to deliver within 30 days of contract award.

• This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible small business sources may submit a quote.

• Offerors must have an Active SAM Registration with no exclusions.

• Telephone calls will not be accepted for offer submission.

• Requests for Information (RFIs) are due by April 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.

• The solicitation number is 140FS126Q0072.

• Applicable NAICS code: 325320 (Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing).

• Applicable PSC code: 6840 (Pest Control Agents and Disinfectants).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ Number: 140FS126Q0072) is for the procurement of commercial supplies, specifically herbicides. The acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• The government is procuring the following herbicides:

  • Item 00010: Esplanade 200 SC "OR EQUAL" (Indaziflam 19.05%) - Quantity: 7.5 GL
  • Item 00020: Plateau Herbicide "OR EQUAL" (Imazapic 23.6%) - Quantity: 15 GL
  • Item 00030: Cheetah Pro herbicide "OR EQUAL" (Glufosinate Ammonium 24.5%) - Quantity: 150 GL

• Delivery for all items is required within 30 days after award.

• The applicable NAICS code is 325320 (Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing).

• The PSC code is 6840 (Pest Control Agents and Disinfectants).

• This is a Firm-Fixed Price Contract.

• The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Offerors must submit a completed SF18, a completed Bid Schedule, their Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, and a valid email address.

• All offers must be submitted via email to Tanner Frank at Tanner.Frank@ios.doi.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted.

• The deadline for submitting quotes is April 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.

• Prospective offerors must have an Active SAM Registration with no exclusions to be considered for award.

• This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Only responsible small business sources may submit a quote.

• A Request for Information (RFI) period is open until April 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.

• If subcontractors will perform any portion of the requirement, their information must be provided upon request.

Statement of Work (SOW)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex requires the purchase of herbicide sterilant to maintain grounds of selected roads, work sites, parking lots, and non-crop areas within their refuges.

• The vendor shall supply specific quantities of herbicides and sterilants, or equal products meeting "SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS".

• Esplanade 200 SC: 7.5 gallons (Active ingredient: Indaziflam 19.05%). Suitable for long-lasting pre-emergence control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in non-crop areas.

• Plateau Herbicide: 15 gallons (Active ingredient: Imazapic 23.6%). Suitable for pre-emergence and early post-emergence control of annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds to maintain bare ground and annual grasses in non-crop areas.

• Cheetah Pro herbicide: 150 gallons (Active ingredient: Glufosinate Ammonium 24.5%). Suitable for prevention and control of bare ground and non-crop area annual and perennial weeds.

• Proposed "equal products" will be reviewed for equivalency of active ingredient(s) and concentration.

• All herbicides must be registered for use in Washington and Oregon.

• Delivery to: McNary National Wildlife Refuge, 497 Gallant Road, Burbank, WA 99323.

• Products shall be delivered within 30 days of contract award.

• Vendor must notify and confirm delivery time at least 24 hours prior to delivery.

• Inspection and Acceptance: USFWS will inspect products upon arrival for undamaged condition. Evaluation and acceptance by the Technical Coordinator and/or Refuge staff.

• Availability: Normal duty hours are Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Vendor must provide emergency contact information for non-duty hours (nights, weekends, holidays).

• Technical Coordinators: Katie Maikis and Luke Roser (contact information provided).

• Admin POC: Melissa VanderVeen (contact information provided).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Bid Schedule for the "Herbicide Purchase – McNary National Wildlife Refuge" opportunity. It requires bidders to provide pricing for specific herbicide items and related costs.

• Base Bid Items:
  • Item 1: Esplanade 200 SC (or equal) - Indaziflam 19.05% (7.5 Gallons)
  • Item 2: Plateau Herbicide (or equal) - Imazapic 23.6% (15 Gallons)
  • Item 3: Cheetah Pro (or equal) – Glufosinate Ammonium 24.5% (150 Gallons)
• Cost Fields: Bidders must enter the "Total Cost of Base Bid Items" and the "Total Project Cost (All Base Bid Items)".
• Bidder Information: Fields for Company Name, UEI (SAM.gov), Quote Prepared By, Address, Date, Phone Number, and Email.
• Instructions: Each line item cost must include materials, freight, handling, fees, overhead, and profit. Incomplete Price Schedules will not be considered.

This form is critical for bidders to submit their pricing proposal. It outlines the specific products and quantities for which pricing is required and provides the format for submitting total costs and company contact information. The solicitation number (140FS126Q0072), quote due date (April 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM CT), and submission email (Tanner_Frank@ios.doi.gov) are also provided at the bottom.