Awarded ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

F--Alligatorweed Treatment, Pocosin Lakes NWR, NC

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE 140FS325Q0134
Total Obligated
$10,938
SAM.gov
Current Recipient
PRO FINISH PLUS, LLC 400 BLARNEY STONE ST Tyler TX 75703 USA
Sep 16, 2025
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking qualified contractors to provide herbicide treatment for invasive alligatorweed and other aquatic weeds at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina. The primary objective of this procurement is to control the spread of these invasive species across approximately 25 acres, utilizing ground-based herbicide application methods while ensuring the protection of native vegetation and compliance with environmental regulations. This contract is a total small business set-aside, with a performance period extending from the award date through October 31, 2025, and a target efficacy of 85% for treated areas. Interested parties must submit their quotes by September 12, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Fred Riley at fred_riley@fws.gov or 413-253-8738.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
115310
Support Activities for Forestry
PSC Code
F105
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- PESTICIDES SUPPORT

Solicitation Documents

12 Files
Sol_140FS325Q0134.pdf
PDF664 KBSep 9, 2025
AI Summary
This government solicitation, identified as RFP 140FS325Q0134, is issued by FWS SAT Team 3 for Alligatorweed Treatment at Pocosin Lakes NWR in Columbia, NC. The offer due date is August 28, 2025, with an anticipated delivery/period of performance by October 31, 2025. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 115310. Key clauses incorporated by reference include those related to electronic invoicing (IPP), biobased products reporting, option to extend services, and various FAR clauses concerning small business programs, labor standards, and combating trafficking in persons. Offerors must comply with System for Award Management (SAM) requirements and provide representations regarding business size, veteran status, and other certifications. The evaluation prioritizes best value, with technical and past performance being more important than price. The document also emphasizes green acquisition initiatives, including the use of biobased and energy-efficient products.
Attachment_4-_Past_Performance_Data_Document.docx
Word46 KBSep 9, 2025
AI Summary
The "Past Experience Questionnaire – 140F0922Q0105" is a critical document for businesses responding to government solicitations, requiring detailed information on their experience, personnel, and past performance. It mandates disclosure of company details, SAM Unique Entity ID, address, and points of contact. Businesses must specify years of experience in services, prime and sub-contracting roles, and federal government contracts. The questionnaire also probes for any past failures to complete awarded work and requires detailed information on key personnel, including minimum/maximum employees, payroll status, and anticipated project staffing. Crucially, it requests three references for projects completed within the last three years, similar in size and complexity, with a preference for government contracts. Each reference must include contract details, value, POC information, dates, and a detailed scope of work. The document concludes with a certification statement, emphasizing the accuracy of provided information and authorization for reference verification.
Sol_140FS325Q0134_Amd_0003.pdf
PDF84 KBSep 9, 2025
AI Summary
Amendment 0003 for solicitation 140FS325Q0134 revises the Performance Work Statement and extends the quote due date to September 12, 2025, at 2 PM. The solicitation is for Alligatorweed Treatment at NC Pocosin Lakes NWR. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Key contacts for the project include Kelley Van Druten (Tech POC), John Cook (Alt POC), and Fred Riley (Contract POC). This amendment ensures offerors have updated information and sufficient time to submit their proposals for the specified services.
Attachment_1-_Performance_Work_Statement_rev1_0003.pdf
PDF570 KBSep 9, 2025
AI Summary
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor for herbicide treatment of invasive alligatorweed and other aquatic weeds like Phragmites and Japanese Stiltgrass on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Tyrrell and Washington Counties, North Carolina. This non-personal services contract requires ground application methods to treat approximately 25 acres within delineated project boundaries from the award date through October 31, 2025. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and be state-certified aquatic pesticide applicators. Key objectives include reducing plant density, preventing species spread, and protecting native habitats. The government will provide maps and approve herbicide use via a Pesticide Use Proposal. The contractor must submit treatment data, including chemical use reports and GIS shapefiles of treated areas, within three weeks of application. Performance is evaluated based on 85% efficacy (significant yellowing or decline of treated weeds), with re-treatments at no additional cost if this threshold is not met. The contract is firm-fixed price, and bids should be on a cost-per-acre basis.
Sol_140FS325Q0134_Amd_0002.pdf
PDF84 KBSep 9, 2025
AI Summary
Amendment 0002 to solicitation 140FS325Q0134 extends the deadline for quotes to September 2, 2025, at 2 PM. This amendment pertains to the NC Pocosin Lakes NWR - Alligatorweed Treatment project. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The document provides contact information for technical and contract points of contact, including Kelley Van Druten, John Cook, and Fred Riley. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by one of three methods: completing and returning copies of the amendment, acknowledging receipt on each copy of the offer submitted, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers.
Sol_140FS325Q0134_Amd_0001.pdf
PDF83 KBSep 9, 2025
AI Summary
This document, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract 140FS325Q0134, issued by FWS SAT Team 3, amends a solicitation for "NC Pocosin Lakes NWR - Alligatorweed Treatment." The effective date of the amendment is August 18, 2025. It details methods for offerors to acknowledge receipt, including completing Items 8 and 15 of the form, acknowledging receipt on each offer copy, or via separate communication. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified date may result in offer rejection. The amendment also provides technical and contract points of contact for inquiries regarding the alligatorweed treatment project.
Sol_140FS325Q0134_Amd_0005.pdf
PDF115 KBSep 9, 2025
AI Summary
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Sol_140FS325Q0134_Amd_0004.pdf
PDF83 KBSep 9, 2025
AI Summary
Amendment 0004 to solicitation 140FS325Q0134 revises the Performance Work Statement for the "NC Pocosin Lakes NWR - Alligatorweed Treatment" project. The closing date for offers remains September 12, 2025, at 2 PM. This amendment modifies the original solicitation, ensuring all other terms and conditions stay unchanged. It also provides contact information for the Technical POC (Kelley Van Druten), Alternate POC (John Cook), and Contract POC (Fred Riley). This formal amendment ensures that all prospective offerors are aware of the updated requirements for the solicitation.
Attachment_1-_Performance_Work_Statement_rev2_0004.pdf
PDF584 KBSep 9, 2025
AI Summary
This Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in North Carolina. The primary objective is to control invasive alligatorweed and other aquatic weeds like Phragmites and Japanese Stiltgrass through ground-based herbicide application. The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, chemicals, and supplies to treat approximately 25 acres, focusing on canals within and adjacent to the Last Resort Fire area. The work must protect native vegetation and adhere to strict environmental and safety regulations, including obtaining a state-certified aquatic pesticide applicator's license. The period of performance is from contract award through October 31, 2025, with a potential extension to May 31, 2026. The contractor is responsible for quality control, coordinating with the government, providing treatment data (chemical use report and GIS shapefiles of treated areas), and ensuring 85% efficacy (significant yellowing or decline of treated weeds). Payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP), and re-treatments due to insufficient efficacy will be at no additional cost to the government.
Attachment_1-_Performance_Work_Statement.pdf
PDF538 KBSep 9, 2025
AI Summary
This Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), focusing on herbicide treatment of invasive alligatorweed and other aquatic weeds like Phragmites and Japanese Stiltgrass. The project, located in Tyrrell and Washington Counties, North Carolina, aims to reduce plant density and prevent spread within approximately 25 acres of delineated project boundaries, primarily canals. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, chemicals (including ProcellaCOR SC, Glyphosate, and Imazapyr), and transportation. Key requirements include possessing a valid North Carolina aquatic pesticide applicator's license, adhering to all federal and state regulations, and coordinating with the Refuge. The period of performance extends from the award date through October 31, 2025, with an 85% efficacy target for treated areas. Deliverables include a chemical use report and GIS polygon data of treated areas, submitted electronically. The contract is firm-fixed price, with bids based on cost per acre and total project cost.
Attachment_2-Quote_Schedule.docx
Word19 KBSep 9, 2025
AI Summary
This document is a Quote Schedule for the Herbicide Treatment of Alligatorweed on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, NC. The contract covers the period from award through October 31, 2025, for treating 25 acres. The schedule requires bidders to provide a unit price per acre, inclusive of all supplies and materials, and list the total project cost. It also mandates the identification of two brand-name herbicides and one adjuvant, along with their respective application rates, and allows for additional herbicide information. This document is likely a component of a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) or similar procurement process, seeking bids for environmental management services.
Attachment_3-_SCA_Wage_Determination.pdf
PDF154 KBSep 9, 2025
AI Summary
The document is a wage determination for service contracts in Dare, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties, North Carolina, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It outlines minimum wage requirements, primarily referencing Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for 2025, with annual adjustments. The determination details various occupational wage rates across administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and other sectors. It also specifies fringe benefits, including health & welfare ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. Special conditions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers are noted, along with hazardous pay differentials (4-8%) and uniform allowances. The document concludes with the Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) conformance process for unlisted job classifications, emphasizing adherence to the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedAug 18, 2025
amendedAmendment #1Aug 28, 2025
amendedAmendment #2· Description UpdatedSep 3, 2025
amendedAmendment #3Sep 9, 2025
amendedLatest AmendmentSep 9, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineSep 12, 2025
awardAwarded to PRO FINISH PLUS, LLC 400 BLARNEY STONE ST Tyler TX 75703 USASep 16, 2025
expiryArchive DateSep 27, 2025

Agency Information

Department
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Sub-Tier
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Office
FWS SAT TEAM 3

Point of Contact

Name
Riley, Fred

Official Sources