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This document is a solicitation for herbicide release services on the Groveland Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest. The solicitation is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service for ground broadcast spray application of herbicides to control woody shrubs, grasses and forbs. Services will be for a 30 day period starting April 10, 2021 with work to be completed by May 30, 2021. The solicitation is set aside 100% for total small business and has a NAICS code of 115310 with a size standard of $8 million. Quotes are due by March 31, 2021 and award is projected for April 6, 2021. The solicitation includes specifications for licensing, equipment, application methods, chemical use, and inspection to ensure proper control of vegetation and protection of seedlings and non-target species. Acceptance requires a visual inspection and sample plot quality of 90% or higher.