VT-missisquoi NWR-invasive treatment

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks herbicide treatment services to control invasive species at Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in Swanton, Vermont, with quotes due August 5, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Missisquoi NWR, Swanton, Vermont, covering approximately 17 acres of forested habitat. Contractors must hold Vermont-certified pesticide applicator licenses, Category 2: Forestry. The work targets Phragmites, Yellow Iris, European buckthorn, and honeysuckle; herbicide selection is limited to Rodeo or comparable aquatic-use registered products, with no restricted-use herbicides permitted. All carriers and adjuvants must be non-toxic and registered for water applications. Performance period spans July 15 through September 30, 2026, with a performance standard requiring minimum 80% treatment of identified infestations and at least 80% of live stems yellowing within 2–3 weeks and dying within one year, or the contractor must reapply at no additional cost. Contractors must provide 72-hour notice before site arrival and comply with OSHA safety standards, EPA registration label instructions, and Vermont Department of Agriculture licensing requirements.

The NAICS code is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services, with a $19.00 million size standard; PSC code is F105, Environmental Systems Protection–Pesticides Support. The solicitation (140FS326Q0112) is conducted under FAR Part 12 and will result in a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order. Evaluation prioritizes technical capabilities and past performance (minimum three past performance references with two valid references each) over price. Contractors must be registered and active in SAM.gov prior to award. Prevailing wage rates apply under Service Contract Act Wage Determination No. 2015-4137, Revision 38. Quotes must be submitted via email to keith_rose@ios.doi.gov by August 5 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time; anticipated award date is August 15, 2026.