Herbicide application at FWS trustom pond NWR

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for herbicide application services at Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island. This firm fixed-price, small business set-aside acquisition requires contractors to treat approximately 36 acres of invasive plant species, including common reed (Phragmites australis) on 26 acres, invasive shrubs on 5 acres, and mile-a-minute vine on 5 acres. Contractors must possess valid Rhode Island commercial herbicide applicator licenses, provide tracked equipment with low ground pressure (2 PSI or less), carry minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance, and comply with OSHA and EPA regulations. Quotations will be evaluated primarily on price (best value) alongside acceptable specification compliance, past performance from CPARS/FAPIIS, and the Contracting Officer's personal knowledge assessment. The deadline for quotation submission is February 9, 2026, with responses required via email to include the UEI number, detailed capability narrative, per-acre pricing, and total cost for all 36 acres.

This is a total small business set-aside acquisition with no identified incumbent contractor. The contract period of performance runs from February 2 through February 9, 2026, with the work to be performed at Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Charlestown/South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Performance goals specify 70-90% control for initial Phragmites and mile-a-minute treatments and up to 100% control for spot treatments, with contractors warranting results and responsible for no-cost retreatment if targets are not met. Contractors must schedule a prework meeting within 10 days of award and provide 48-hour advance notification before each treatment application, including detailed spray logs, crew information, and area mapping. The specific award value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, but contractors should submit per-acre bid pricing for the approximately 36 total acres requiring treatment during the 2026 field season.