CT-FWS stewart B mckinney-pesticide

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform herbicide application services at the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge in Connecticut. Specifically, the solicitation calls for chemical control treatment of swallow-wort on Chimon Island, targeting approximately 4.18 acres across multiple vegetation types. The contract requires the selected vendor to possess a valid Connecticut commercial herbicide applicator's license and apply a specific chemical mix including Vastlan, Milestone, Escort XP, and MSO concentrate using backpack or tow-behind sprayers. Evaluation criteria will prioritize technical capabilities, technical approach, management plan, and past performance, with these factors weighted more significantly than price. The solicitation (RFQ 140FS325Q0066) requires electronic quote submission by April 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated contract award date of May 1, 2025.

This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115112 for Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating services, with a performance period from May 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The project objectives include reducing swallow-wort coverage by 30% through two annual treatments in early June and mid-August, with a long-term management goal of controlling swallow-wort on 42 acres and reducing its overall coverage to 5% over seven years. The Fish and Wildlife Service will provide island transportation and handle public notifications about the treatment. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the scope suggests a focused, specialized environmental management contract. The place of performance is Chimon Island, part of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge located in Connecticut, with treatments targeting maritime forest, shrubland, old field, and beach habitats.