Noxious Weed Treatment for Chickasaw Agency

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Eastern Oklahoma Region is seeking a contractor to perform noxious weed treatment services for the Chickasaw Agency. The solicitation requires treatment of approximately 1,847.50 acres of BIA restricted land, with a primary focus on eliminating Musk thistle across multiple Oklahoma counties including Garvin, Grady, Johnston, McClain, Marshall, Jefferson, Murray, and Stephens. Contractors must use specific BIA-approved herbicides (GrazonNext HL, Cimarron Plus, and Remedy Ultra) and achieve a 90% kill rate for each tract while maintaining 100-foot buffer zones around surface water. The evaluation will be conducted using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, with quotations due by February 14, 2025, at 1700 CS. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis for services to be performed from March 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under NAICS category 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million. The procurement is classified under PSC category F006 for Natural Resources/Conservation Land Treatment Practices. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the opportunity is limited to qualified Indian-owned small businesses that can meet the technical and operational requirements for comprehensive noxious weed control. The total work area spans approximately 1,847.50 acres across eight Oklahoma counties, with strict performance standards requiring precise herbicide application and environmental protection. Interested contractors must demonstrate capability to execute the project within the specified timeframe and meet the Bureau of Indian Affairs' rigorous treatment and reporting standards.