Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small‑business contractor to provide herbicide treatment of approximately 1,578 acres of invasive annual grasses on Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge, California. The contractor must supply all personnel, equipment, herbicide (Rejuvra indaziflam or an approved equivalent), adjuvants, GPS mapping, reporting, and related support services. Work is performed under a firm‑fixed‑price, total small‑business set‑aside contract with a performance period from award date through 12/31/2028. Offers are due 09/04/2026, and the award will be made to the offer representing best overall value.
• Scope: herbicide application, site preparation, GPS‑based mapping, data reporting, and post‑treatment documentation.
• Required licenses: California pesticide applicator permits for the contractor or subcontractor.
• Deliverables: treatment of all identified acres, GIS maps of treated areas, quantity of herbicide used, and final report by Dec 15 each year.
• Location: Clear Lake NWR, Tulelake, CA (approx. 1,578 acres in two polygons).
• Contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price, small‑business set‑aside, NAICS 115310.
• Key dates: Issue 08/25/2026; Offer due 09/04/2026 1300 CT; Performance through 12/31/2028.