MT-northwest MT WMD-herbicide treatment

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking herbicide treatment services for invasive Eurasian watermilfoil control at the Pablo National Wildlife Refuge in Montana. The contractor must provide and apply four specific herbicides (Fluridone at 24oz/A, Imazamox at 64oz/A, Imazapyr at 92oz/A, and Flumioxazin at 12oz/A) across designated treatment areas as part of an experimental treatment plan developed by a multi-agency task force. Offerors must demonstrate experience with aquatic herbicide application and submit technical proposals including their approach, management plan, and past performance references. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical expertise, capacity to meet project objectives, ability to satisfy Statement of Work requirements, competitive pricing, and past performance history. Proposals are due by August 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, with quotes to be submitted on company letterhead to Contract Specialist Khalilah Brown.

This procurement is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry). The contract covers herbicide treatment of 50 acres in the Pablo Reservoir, with performance required from the award date (no later than August 25, 2025) through December 31, 2025, though herbicide delivery must occur between August 25 and September 25, 2025. Work must be conducted between dawn and dusk at the Pablo National Wildlife Refuge in Lake County, Montana. Key deliverables include attending planning meetings, providing MSDS and product labels electronically, and offering written guidance on treatment rates and plot locations. The project addresses a high-priority invasive species infestation first identified in 2023, with government acceptance contingent upon meeting specified work and quality standards overseen by Technical Coordinator Amy Lisk Thomas. No award values or incumbent contractor information were specified in the documentation.