KS-kirwin NWR- herbicide spraying

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking helicopter aerial herbicide spraying services to remove invasive phragmites from approximately 200 acres at the Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge in Kansas. The contract requires a contractor to provide all necessary equipment, labor, and expertise to conduct precision aerial spraying using herbicides (Polaris and Trophy Gold) while minimizing damage to native wetland vegetation. Offerors must submit both a technical proposal demonstrating aerial spraying expertise and an itemized price proposal, along with past performance references using the provided form. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering technical approach, capacity to meet Statement of Work requirements, competitive pricing, and past performance. The original submission deadline was July 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, though recent amendments may have modified this date. All quotes must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officer.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under a firm-fixed price contract structure. The period of performance spans from August 15, 2025 to September 15, 2025, with a delivery completion date of September 15, 2025, and the preferred treatment timing being mid-August through mid-September when wind speeds are 10 mph or less. The work involves treating three different areas within the refuge totaling 200 acres, with the contractor required to conduct a pre-bid site visit to assess the project scope. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 481219 (Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation) and PSC code F001 (Natural Resources/Conservation- Aerial Fertilization/Spraying). While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the contractor must provide detailed cost breakdowns as part of their pricing proposal submission.