Description
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is seeking a total‑small‑business firm to perform hazardous‑fuel vegetation removal and herbicide application on approximately 146 acres of the Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan. The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price, limited to qualified small businesses, and must be completed within a 12‑month performance period (Oct 9 2026 – Sep 30 2027). Work includes mechanical clearing, hand‑tool removal, and licensed herbicide treatments for invasive species such as glossy buckthorn, spotted knapweed, and wild parsnip. The contractor must comply with Department of Labor wage determination 2015‑4871 (Schoolcraft County, MI) and adhere to extensive environmental, safety, and documentation requirements, including GPS‑tracked acreage verification and equipment sanitization.
• Scope: Mechanical and hand‑tool vegetation clearing plus cut‑stump and foliar herbicide applications across six task areas (total 146 acres).
• Requirements: Licensed herbicide applicator, government‑approved herbicides, compliance with FAR clauses (DEI, Buy‑American, Sustainable Products), insurance ≥ $1 M, and ability to operate in remote Upper‑Peninsula terrain.
• Schedule: Quote due 02 Oct 2026 5 PM EST; performance period 09 Oct 2026 – 30 Sep 2027; optional site visit on 29 Sep 2026 (not mandatory).
• Set‑Aside: 100 % total small‑business (including HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB).
• Evaluation: Best‑Value/Trade‑Off based on technical approach, past performance, and price.