Herbicide Treatment-PLO 1015 unit of Buenos Aires

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform herbicide treatment at the PLO 1015 unit of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in Avondale, Arizona. The solicitation, identified by the contract opportunity ID 9c72a60f06ea4a698feb1cfe54e2a3e0, is focused on soil preparation, planting, and cultivating services specifically related to environmental systems protection and pesticide support. Contractors interested in this opportunity must be prepared to submit detailed past experience and references as part of their proposal. The solicitation was posted on April 17, 2025, with all responses due by April 30, 2025, giving potential bidders approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their quotes. Evaluation criteria will likely include the contractor's demonstrated experience in similar environmental management and herbicide treatment projects, with careful review of the submitted references and past performance documentation.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for this opportunity. The work will be performed at the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in Avondale, Arizona, which suggests the project involves specific land management and invasive species control objectives. While the exact award value is not specified in the provided documentation, the solicitation falls under NAICS category 115112 for soil preparation and cultivation, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of F105 indicating environmental systems protection. The attached Statement of Work (SOW) document suggests the project will involve specific herbicide treatment protocols, though the precise scope and timeline are not fully detailed in the initial solicitation notice. Wage determination documentation (2015-5469) is included, which will provide guidance on required labor rates and compensation standards for the contracted work.