ND Arrowwood NWR - Biological Control - 5-Year BPA

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking quotes from small businesses to establish multiple blanket purchase agreements to provide biological control insects for invasive plant species at wildlife refuges in North Dakota. The BPA will have a period of performance from May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2029. Offerors must submit quotes by March 12, 2024 that include past performance, price lists for requested insects, and estimated delivery timeframes. Awards will be made based on technical capabilities, past performance, and price reasonableness.

The agreement is set aside for small businesses with a maximum value of $250,000 over its life. Contractors must deliver insects upon request to specified wildlife refuge locations in North Dakota within 48 hours and during normal business hours, with a minimum order of $15 and individual station order limits of $2,500 for pickup and $10,000 for delivery. The place of performance is Stutsman County, North Dakota and the required biological control insects aid in the management of invasive plant species such as leafy spurge, Canada thistle, and spotted and diffuse knapweed at multiple wildlife refuge stations.