MT-charles M russell NWR-herbicide spraying

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting proposals for herbicide application services at the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge in Lewistown, Montana. The contractor must provide herbicide treatment using Indazaflam to control Japanese brome infestation on sagebrush rangeland and scattered timber areas. Key requirements include holding a current Montana Commercial Herbicide Application license, maintaining $1,000,000 in commercial liability insurance, and using clean equipment free of invasive species. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering technical expertise, approach, competitive pricing, and past performance history. Contractors must submit technical proposals, price breakdowns, and references by August 27, 2025, with quotes originally due August 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST according to the amendment.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside with a firm-fixed price structure. The contract covers treatment of up to 1,386 acres (increased from the original 1,000 acres per the amendment), with work to be performed between August 2025 and August 2026. The herbicide application must occur during specific seasonal windows: either fall 2025 (August 15th to November 1st) or spring 2026 (April 15th to May 15th), applying Indazaflam at 5 ounces per acre with appropriate drift control agents. Performance will take place at the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge near the Soda Creek drainage area in Montana, with CMR Refuge staff providing detailed maps indicating specific spray areas. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed.