The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Innovative Mosquito Management, Inc., a small business, on September 16, 2026, for herbicide treatment services at Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge in Charlestown, Rhode Island, with a ceiling value of $68,250 and ultimate completion date of December 29, 2028. The order is a total small business set-aside. The scope covers herbicide treatment of approximately 35 acres of mountain laurel regeneration over two years: Year 1 includes initial herbicide application and mowing of dead stems targeting 70–90% control; Year 2 consists of spot treatment targeting 95–100% control. All herbicide treatments must occur between August and October. Performance runs from August 1, 2027, through December 29, 2028.