Attachment_1_2021_SOW_for_Herbicide_and_Fertilizer_for_force_account_farming_Rev-9_18_21.pdf

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FARMING NEEDS FOR DALE BUMPERS WHITE RIVER NWR

Dale Bumpers White River NWR St. Charles, AR 72140 September 18, 2021

Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is seeking price quotes for the following: pesticides, fertilizer, rice and corn seed, and ground rig applications for crops that will be planted near Tichnor, AR (referred to as Turner Tract) and/or planted near Ethel, AR (referred to as Farm Unit). See attached map for specific field locations.

Line Item #1: Pesticides

The pesticides listed below are preferred because they have been previously approved for usage on Dale Bumpers White River NWR through the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Pesticide Use Proposal System. However, some equivalents for these pesticides have been approved for usage on other NWR’s in the southeast and could potentially be approved for use on Dale Bumpers White River NWR. Please provide quote for the preferred trade name unless you are unable to, in which, one of the equivalents may be suitable but will have to be approved by the Refuge before awarding of the contract.

Preferred Trade Name

(or Equivalent*) EPA Reg. Number Quantity

Facet L 7969-315 10 gallons

Stam M4* 62719-392 37.5 gallons

Prowl H2O 241-418 12.5 gallons

Trevo P* 89168-42-89391 10 gallons

Permit 81880-2-10163 0.5 gallon

Verdict 7969-279 4 gallons

Envy 89168-17-89391 12.5 gallons

Prevathon 279-9612 8 gallons

*The equivalents that have been approved for use on other southeast NWR’s are listed in italics: Facet

L (none), Stam M4 (Super Wham, RiceBeaux), Prowl H2O (none), Trevo P (Quilt Xcel, Quadris

Flowable), Permit (none), Verdict (none), Envy (Glyfos, Gly Star Pro, Helosate Plus, Honcho Plus, Credit 41 Extra, Envy 6 Max), Prevathon (none)

Line Item #2: Fertilizer

Formulation Quantity

57-92-120-24S-6Z 29,000 lbs (14.5 tons)

0-46-120 15,650 lbs (7.825 tons)

NBPT urea 32,500 lbs (16.25 tons)

Urea 24,000 lbs (12 tons)

Line Item #3: seed

23 units of Innvictis A1548DGVT2 variety corn seed (Bt and RR)

4,500 pounds of Diamond variety rice seed with zinc seed treatment

Line Item #4: ground rig applications

Ground rig application of fertilizer on 50 acres at Turner Tract

Ground rig application of fertilizer on 50 acres at Farm Unit

Ground rig application of herbicide on 50 acres at Turner Tract

Ground rig application of herbicide on 50 acres at Farm Unit

Deliverables

*Fertilizer prices are quoted at 2021 prices; however, it is understood that prices may change in 2022. If fertilizer prices changes, we may either (1) adjust the tons and potentially pay for the increase at time of purchase in 2022 or (2) use a lesser amount of fertilizer than is requested in this purchase request. *NOTE: Adjustments may NOT be made without prior approval from the contracting officer.

For efficiency of farming operations, the selected vendor will have to be within 25 miles of St Charles, AR or be willing to take ground rig to apply fertilizer and herbicide to both farming locations identified on the attached map. The vendor must also have the ability to provide the fertilizer and herbicide and the ability to apply them with a ground rig. As needed from June – September 2022, the vendor will be responsible for delivering the fertilizer to an aerial applicator in Dewitt, AR and will also provide crop consulting.

Performance Period

The fertilizer and pesticides are to be used in June – September 2022.