Invasive Species Control at the Naval Support Activity, Crane, Indiana
The Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command is seeking a contractor to provide Invasive Species Control Services at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane in Indiana. The requirements include furnishing labor, supervision, management, materials, equipment, and transportation for treating specific invasive species such as Wisteria, Kudzu, Ailanthus, Privet, Bush Honeysuckle, Garlic Mustard, and several others. All contractor personnel applying pesticides must be certified and licensed by the State of Indiana, with a specific requirement for a Category 2 Forest Pest Management license. The procurement will utilize Low Price-Technically Acceptable selection procedures, with evaluation factors potentially including past performance, experience, and safety. The solicitation is expected to be released on 28 February 2025, with proposals due no earlier than 30 calendar days after the release date, and all questions should be submitted to Colleen McKinney via email.
The contract is set aside as a total small business opportunity with a Small Business Size Standard of $11,500,000. The contract will have a base period of twelve months with four additional twelve-month option periods exercisable at the government's discretion. The previous contract, awarded on 23 September 2019, had orders totaling $1,744,448.99 during its term, which ends on 22 September 2024. Potential bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, with registration taking approximately 12-15 business days, and must maintain active registration through final payment. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), and a market research survey was conducted including an assessment of qualifications from 8(a) firms, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, HUBZone concerns, Women Owned Small Businesses, and other small businesses.
N4008524R2596 Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command
2/6/25, 2:52 PM AL-DEEP HORIZON NRDA ARO-INVASIVE SPECIE
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to perform invasive species treatment at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge's Pilot Town Tract in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The solicitation calls for treating approximately 12 acres across 44 infestation sites, specifically targeting cogon grass, torpedo grass, and rattlebox using hand crew application methods and state-certified pesticide applicators. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and will be evaluated using a best value approach, with technical capability and past performance weighted more heavily than price. The request for quote (RFQ) requires electronic proposal submission to Contract Specialist Lamont Sawyers by February 24, 2025, at 1:00 pm EST, with questions due by February 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement using simplified acquisition procedures.
The solicitation is not a small business set-aside and falls under the NAICS category 115310 for Support Activities for Forestry. The period of performance is from March 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, with specific treatment timing requirements for different invasive species. Contractors must achieve a 95% control rate of invasive species and will be required to provide comprehensive documentation, including daily treatment logs, GPS-referenced maps, and a final treatment report. Payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with 25% of the contract value withheld until a spring 2026 inspection confirms the required control rate. The work will involve hand application of EPA-compliant herbicides, restoration of any damaged access roads, and submission of quality assurance and safety plans. Contractors must also comply with federal labor standards, including Service Contract Labor Standards.
140FNR25Q0010 Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
2/14/25, 7:46 AM Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Con
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Construction and Facilities Management is seeking professional environmental, historical, sustainment, and related support services through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract administered by the Department of Interior Business Center. The solicitation requires contractors to provide comprehensive environmental impact analysis, contamination control, endangered species management, archaeological and cultural resource management, sustainability initiatives, and NEPA/NHPA compliance support across VA facilities nationwide. Key personnel requirements include Project Managers, NEPA Analysts, Environmental Professionals, Scientists, Engineers, and Historians who meet specific professional standards. Proposals are due on March 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with a focus on evaluating past performance, technical capabilities, and labor category pricing. The contract will use fair opportunity procedures for task order awards, with each task order expected to be firm-fixed price.
This procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors within the Environmental Consulting Services NAICS category (541620). The contract has a base period of one year with four additional one-year option periods, covering the timeframe from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030. The minimum contract guarantee is $500 per contractor, with a potential total value approaching $19 million. Services will be performed throughout the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and outlying territories, with task orders potentially extending 12 months beyond the IDIQ contract expiration. Contractors will be required to perform detailed environmental assessments, biological surveys, cultural resource investigations, traffic analyses, and comprehensive environmental documentation for various VA property acquisition and development projects across different geographical regions.
140D0425R0014 Department of the Interior Departmental Offices Interior Business Center
1/29/25, 11:46 AM FY25 Hollow Tree and Sandberg Weed Control and Site Preparation
The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5) is seeking a small business contractor to perform weed control and site preparation services at the Hollow Tree and Sandberg Plantations within the Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County, California. The primary objective is to apply glyphosate (Roundup) herbicide to non-native invasive weeds across approximately 48 acres of designated treatment areas. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision, and designate an on-site representative with authority to act when the primary contractor is absent. The evaluation will consider technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance being equally weighted against pricing. Prospective contractors must submit their quotes by February 24, 2025, and are required to request any clarifications or explanations in writing from the Contracting Officer prior to the solicitation closing date.
This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses and will cover weed control activities located north of Santa Clarita along the Old Ridge Route and Bouquet Canyon Road. The project involves treating 80% of a total 60-acre area, specifically targeting 48 acres for herbicide application between March and May 2025. Contractors must be state-licensed pesticide applicators and adhere to strict environmental protection measures, including avoiding protected zones marked with orange flagging and maintaining specific buffer distances from water sources. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract requires comprehensive fire prevention protocols, including maintaining a 300-gallon water tank and following detailed activity level restrictions. The place of performance is in Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, with work to be conducted within the Angeles National Forest under the Support Activities for Forestry NAICS category.
127EAT25Q0007 Department of Agriculture Forest Service R5-Pacific Southwest Region
2/7/25, 5:26 PM F105--Termite and Pest Control - SAVAHCS
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking offers for termite and pest control services at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) facility in Tucson, Arizona. The contract requires the contractor to provide all labor, personnel, supplies, equipment, and supervision to perform a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Program to control termites, insects, rodents, and other pests across the 116-acre medical center campus. The services include monthly termite and pest control, on-call bed bug inspection and treatment, and on-call service for bees, wasps, termites, and bats. Offers are due by August 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM Mountain Time.
This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The incumbent contractor is not identified. The contract will be awarded under NAICS code 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services and Product Service Code F105 - Environmental Systems Protection - Pesticides Support. The contract includes a base period of 12 months from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 with four 12-month option periods.
36C26225Q0003 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22
7/19/24, 10:57 AM