PA-john heinz NWR at tinicum-herbicide

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified vendor to perform aerial herbicide application at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The solicitation requires an aerial spraying contractor to control and eradicate Phragmites and Lythrum salicaria species across up to 100 acres using AquaNeat herbicide and Aquachem90 surfactant. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, evaluated using three primary factors: Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance. Vendors must provide an equipment list, be registered in SAM with no terminations for default, and submit proof of insurance. Quotes are due by May 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST, with questions due by April 30, 2025, and a performance period from August 15, 2025 to October 20, 2025.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 325320 for Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, with a maximum of 1,150 employees. While no incumbent contractor is specified, potential bidders must possess a valid state commercial herbicide applicator's license and carry $1,000,000 in liability insurance. The contract requires achieving 90% coverage and plant elimination, with specific application timing during the active plant translocation season and strict environmental protection standards. The vendor will be responsible for comprehensive documentation and adhering to safety protocols, with no spraying permitted on weekends. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the scope covers aerial treatment of 100 acres at the wildlife refuge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a focus on precise and environmentally sensitive herbicide application.