CA-TULE LAKE NWR GREBE NESTING HABITAT
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for a project aimed at enhancing grebe nesting habitat at the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge in California. The procurement involves aerial application of glyphosate herbicide to approximately 600 acres of emergent cattail vegetation, with the objective of creating and improving suitable nesting conditions for large grebe species. This Total Small Business set-aside contract, identified as Solicitation No. 140FS126Q0048, requires specialized equipment for precise application in challenging wetland environments while adhering to federal regulations and environmental policies. Quotes are due by March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, and interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and IPP, providing a signed SF 1449, technical capability statement, past performance documentation, and a price quote. For further inquiries, contact Tanner Frank at tanner_frank@fws.gov.