WA-MID-COLUMBIA RIV NWR-FLOWERING RUSH D
ID: 140FS124Q0182Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 1Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- PESTICIDES SUPPORT (F105)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d85b0e5b0d37480589c1afde2c632b78/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is soliciting bids for the survey and removal of invasive flowering rush on 10 acres at the Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge, with the potential for additional acreage depending on funding. The objective of this procurement is to control the spread of flowering rush, which poses a threat to local ecosystems, by employing a contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, and compliance with safety regulations, culminating in a final report on the effectiveness of the removal efforts. Quotes for this total small business set-aside opportunity are due by September 19, 2024, with the performance period extending from September 20, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Interested vendors must register at SAM.gov and submit a complete quote, including representations and certifications, to be considered for this project.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Orozco, Oscar
    (000) 000-0000
    oscar_orozco@fws.gov
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    Sol_140FS124Q0182.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking bids for the surveying and removal of invasive flowering rush on 10 acres at the Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge, with an optional additional acreage subject to funding. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a total small business set-aside under FAR Parts 12 and 13, with a solicitation number 140FS124Q0182. Quotes are due by September 19, 2024, with a performance period from September 20, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The contractor must provide all necessary labor and materials, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and provide a final report detailing the removal's effectiveness. The selection will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Interested vendors must register at SAM.gov and submit a complete quote, including representations and certifications. The contractor will be responsible for safely disposing of the removed plant material and will work closely with USFWS to coordinate project logistics and site visits.
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