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This document appears to be a pre-solicitation for a federal contract opportunity to provide invasive plant control services on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington State. The purpose is to procure labor, equipment, herbicides, and other materials necessary to survey, identify, and treat invasive plant species in specific locations within the forest. Key details include:

The contract requires the development of various plans (quality control, work, safety, spill), application of approved herbicides primarily through spot spraying, compliance with the district's Environmental Assessment Plan, and documentation of treatments. The period of performance is from date of award through December 2026, with work to be completed anytime during 2024-2026. The work is located in the Methow, Chelan, and Naches Ranger Districts, primarily along roads, landings, dozer lines, and high to moderate burn areas. Specific locations of invasive plant infestations will be provided to the selected contractor. The agency involved is the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.