Herbicide for Anadarko Agency (Remedy)

This government solicitation, numbered 140A0326Q0002, is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically herbicide (Remedy) for the BIA Anadarko Agency. It is a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) with a NAICS code of 325320 and a size standard of 1,150 employees. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order. The anticipated delivery date is March 31, 2026, to the BIA-Anadarko Agency. The document incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses, including those related to System for Award Management, commercial product terms, and Indian Economic Enterprise set-asides. Custom clauses detail electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and a notice regarding late delivery. Offers will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price-Technically Acceptable criteria.

This government file outlines the detailed justification required for agencies to pursue acquisitions without full and open competition. It specifies the necessary components for such a justification, including a description of the agency's needs, the estimated value of supplies or services, and the statutory authority permitting restricted competition. The document mandates a demonstration of the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requiring this approach. It also requires a determination that the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable, a description of market research conducted (or reasons for not conducting it), and any other supporting facts. The file details the required attestations from the originating office and the contracting officer, as well as additional approvals based on the acquisition's value, ranging from the CCO to the Senior Procurement Executive.

The document is an attachment to solicitation 140A0326Q0002, serving as a pricing template for the procurement of herbicide for the Anadarko Agency. The solicitation requests a quantity of 116 units of 2.5-gallon herbicide, with a required delivery period prior to March 31, 2026. Responding companies must provide their name and point of contact, along with an estimated total price. By submitting a response using this form, companies affirm their offer to provide herbicide in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, guidelines, and regulations, and agree to adhere to all terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation document.

Remedy herbicide offers versatile and long-lasting brush and broadleaf weed control for rangeland, pastures, and conservation areas. Its benefits include simplifying brush control with flexible tank-mix and treatment options, allowing for programs that enhance land value, restore grazing, and improve habitat. The product effectively controls various weeds like Aspen, Oak, Poison-ivy, and Willow. The active ingredient is Triclopyr, and it can be applied at rates of 1 pint to 4 quarts per acre via aerial, ground, spot, low-volume basal, basal cut-stump, or high-volume foliar methods when weeds are actively growing. There are no grazing restrictions for non-lactating dairy animals following its application.

The “Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form” is a self-certification document required for offerors seeking contracts under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). This form ensures that businesses meet the definition of an “Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)” as outlined in Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480. Eligibility must be maintained when an offer is made, at contract award, and throughout the contract term. Contracting Officers can request additional documentation at any point. The document warns against submitting false or misleading information, citing penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false representation and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims during performance. Offerors must provide their federally recognized tribal entity, the name of the 51% (or greater) IEE firm owner, legal business name, certifying signature, printed name, and Unique Entity ID (UEI) to affirm their IEE status.