Questions and Answers for Noxious Weeds at Big Bend W9128F26QA030.docx
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This is a Questions and Answers document for a noxious weed spraying contract at Big Bend, South Dakota (Solicitation W9128F26QA030), updated March 12, 2026. The document clarifies key operational and eligibility requirements for prospective contractors. Spraying must be accomplished exclusively using ground equipment—specifically 4-wheel drive vehicles with spray booms, off-road vehicles with spray booms, or backpack spray units; drone application is not permitted. The contract is 100% set-aside for small businesses, and the awardee must perform at least 51% of the work to maintain small business status. A TERO card is not required for this solicitation. Contractors may spray to the water's edge but are responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits and for complying with federal, tribal, state, and local laws regarding chemical application near water.
The document references the previous contract award (W9128F23P0053) issued to Shield + Pest Control LLC in 2023, with a total contract value of $147,720 for the base period and all options. Specific pricing breakdowns for individual years or seasonal applications (spring versus fall) are not disclosed. The contract is managed by the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering District Omaha, for noxious weed spraying on Lake Sharpe/Big Bend Project lands.
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Questions & Answers for Noxious Weeds at Big Bend, W9128F26QA030
**Updated 12 March 2026 Q. Can I use a drone to spray?
A. No. In paragraph 1.4.1 of the Performance Work Statement it states ‘The spraying contract shall be accomplished by using ground spraying equipment only (4-wheel drive vehicle with spray boom, ORV with spray boom, or backpack spray unit)’.
Q. Do I need a Tero card and to go through a tear one company (i asked the company i use in my state and he said no not if it’s through the government).
A. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for a small business and award will only be made to a small business. The small business must complete at least 51% of the work to maintain the small business set-aside. A Tero card is not required for this solicitation.
Q. What should we do by the water (hand spray) or how far should we stay away if not permitted? Is there a certain chemical we can use by the water?
A. Contractor can spray to the water’s edge. Contractor is responsible for obtaining all licenses and permits and for complying with all federal, tribal, state and local laws. The contractor must follow such laws and regulations in regards to spraying near water.
Q. Where there is a lot of follage that isn’t able to be walked through what can we do (which also this question falls back to the drone).
A. In paragraph 1.4.1 of the Performance Work Statement, the spraying contract shall be accomplished by use of ground spraying equipment only (4-wheel drive vehicle with spray boom, ORV with spray boom, or backpack spray unit).
Q. Is there previous contract history such as this 2023 award Big Bend Noxious Weed Spraying that would be similar in coverage?
A. The previous contract was W9128F23P0053, which was awarded to Shield + Pest Control LLC.
Q. Is last year’s bid including spring and fall applications for was that per job. So springtime costed $147,720.00 and Fall Costed $147,720.00 total was 295,440.00 or was the whole job spring and fall $147,720.00?
A. Within the award notice for the previous award posted on SAM.gov, the total contract value of $147,720.00 is the base period and all options. Specific pricing for the base year and optional years will not be provided.
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