Treatment of a noctuid moth species at O’Hare International Airport Chicago, IL

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is soliciting quotations for pest control services to treat an exotic noctuid moth species (genus Helicoverpa) detected near O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois. The primary objective is to control and eliminate the pest population through three to four insecticide applications during spring and summer 2026, employing approved chemicals including chlorantraniliprole and Helicovex NPV. Contractors must be qualified pesticide applicators with valid Illinois certification, including at least one licensed Commercial Applicator with a right-of-way endorsement on-site during treatments. Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by March 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and quotations are due by March 20, 2026.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designations and is being issued as a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a minimum value of $20,000 and maximum value of $1.3 million. The contract period consists of a one-year base period (award through March 31, 2027) and two optional one-year ordering periods through March 31, 2029, with potential for a six-month extension. Treatment will occur across 525 to 825 acres within a 2.385-mile radius of O'Hare Airport in Cook and DuPage counties, Illinois, utilizing three distinct application methods based on terrain—boom-attached tractor/UTV for approximately 88 percent of the area, walk-along hose or backpack sprayer for 10 percent, and specialized application near waterways for 2 percent. Contractors must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and obtain necessary permits from the Illinois Department of Transportation and any required railroad certifications. Performance will take place in Chicago, Illinois 60666, and detailed treatment records must be furnished to APHIS-PPQ within 72 hours of request.