USDA-USHARL Invasive Plant Management Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q1242
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561730 Landscaping Services
- Place of performance
- Fort Pierce, Florida, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for invasive plant management services at the United States Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce, Florida, with proposals due August 20, 2026. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to concerns meeting the $9.5 million size standard under NAICS 561730.
Place of performance is Fort Pierce, Florida, specifically 128 acres of flatwoods natural area and stormwater containment areas at 10000 Picos Road. The contractor must survey and treat or remove all invasive plant material listed by the South Florida Water Management District during normal farm operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work shall be completed within 180 days after contract award, with contract performance running from August 24, 2026, to February 22, 2027.
Contractors must be located within a 100-mile radius of the place of performance and possess a Commercial License and Certificate for Herbicide Application; prime contractors may satisfy the location requirement through committed subcontractors. A commercially licensed applicator must meet all State chemical and HAZMAT requirements. The contractor provides all materials, tools, sprayers, personal protective equipment, hydration, and sanitary facilities, except for 20 gallons of Remedy herbicide furnished by the government. Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to a single contractor for one line item (CLIN 0001) quoted as a lump sum.
Amendment 0001, effective August 19, 2026, revised the contract duration to 180 days and incorporated the Florida Invasive Species Council Plant List (Attachment 3) and Vendor Questions and Answers (Attachment 4). Questions must be submitted by August 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET to jacob.toft@usda.gov. Site visits are required by August 17, 2026. Evaluation criteria include technical capability, location verification, subcontractor management plans if applicable, past performance, and price reasonableness. Service Contract Labor Standards wage rates apply per Florida Wage Determination 2015-4563 for Martin and St. Lucie counties.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
**Amendment 0001 **
The purpose of this amendment is to revise the total duration of contract to 180 days under "Award Type" on the solicitation attachment, incorporate Attachment 3 - Florida Invasive Species Council Plant List, and Attachment 4 - Vendor Questions and Answers to this solicitation.
All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1242 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Invasive Plant Management Services in support of the United States Department of Agriculture - United States Horticultural Research Laboratory (USDA-USHARL) in Fort Pierce, Florida in accordance with Attachment 1 – Statement of Work.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730 The small business size standard is $9.5 million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1242 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Invasive Plant Management Services in support of the United States Department of Agriculture - United States Horticultural Research Laboratory (USDA-USHARL) in Fort Pierce, Florida in accordance with Attachment 1 – Statement of Work.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730 The small business size standard is $9.5 million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| USDA-USHARL Invasive Plant Management Services | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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