Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified contractor to apply herbicide over approximately 211 acres at Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge, Kansas, to control invasive plant species. The contractor must hold all required federal, state, and local permits, provide its own equipment and personnel, and complete the work within the performance period of 9/18/2026‑10/31/2026. Offers are due 9/14/2026, and the award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation represents best value based on technical approach, experience, past performance, and price. A site visit can be arranged with the refuge’s station manager. The contract is a small‑business set‑aside (100% SB) and requires a firm‑fixed‑price quotation per acre.
• Scope: Herbicide application for invasive‑species control on 211 acres of refuge land.
• Duration: Approximately 44 days (mid‑Sept to end‑Oct 2026).
• Delivery: Work to be performed on‑site; contractor supplies all materials, equipment, and labor.
• Evaluation factors: Technical approach, relevant experience (up to three similar projects), past performance, and price.
• Submission: Single PDF via email to the contracting officer by 3 PM CT, 9/14/2026.
• Mandatory certifications: Small‑business set‑aside, SAM registration, applicable licenses/permits.