WA-WILLAPA NWR-AERIAL HERBICIDE
ID: 140FS124Q0184Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 1Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

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Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

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ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- PESTICIDES SUPPORT (F105)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking proposals from small businesses for an aerial herbicide application project aimed at controlling invasive plant species at Leadbetter Point within the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge in Washington. The project involves treating approximately 130 acres of land dominated by non-native plants, specifically Scotch broom, gorse, and Ammophila beachgrass, as part of a broader habitat restoration initiative to support native species such as the streaked horned lark and snowy plover. Contractors will be responsible for providing the necessary equipment and labor for herbicide application, while the USFWS will supply the herbicides and oversee project coordination. Quotations are due by September 23, 2024, and interested parties must be registered as active vendors in the System for Award Management (SAM). For further inquiries, Oscar Orozco can be contacted via email at oscar_orozco@fws.gov.

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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is soliciting proposals for a herbicide application project aimed at controlling invasive plant species at Leadbetter Point in the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, Washington. The request is part of a broader habitat restoration initiative to support native species like the streaked horned lark and snowy plover. The project will include aerial herbicide treatments of approximately 130 acres dominated by non-native plants, specifically Scotch broom, gorse, and beachgrass, scheduled between March 3 and June 27, 2025. This solicitation is restricted to small business concerns, with award considerations based on the lowest price that meets technical criteria. Required qualifications include demonstrated technical capabilities and past performance in similar projects. Bidders must submit their quotations by September 23, 2024, and must be registered as active vendors in the System for Award Management (SAM). Key responsibilities for the contractor include providing the necessary equipment, managing application operations, and reporting on herbicide usage and treatment areas post-application. The USFWS will supply the herbicides and oversee project coordination. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to ecological restoration through strategic management of invasive species, thus preserving the integrity of native habitats.
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