WA-central WA nwrc-aerial spray

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform herbicide application services at the Wahluke Slope area of Hanford Reach National Monument near Mattawa, Washington. The solicitation requires a contractor to apply Rejuvra herbicide across 1,000 acres, specifically 500 acres of non-native grassland and 500 acres of burned area, using precise application rates of 5 ounces per acre with 15 and 5 gallons of water per acre, respectively. Contractors must possess a current State of Washington Commercial Herbicide Application license and carry at least $1M in commercial liability insurance. The government will evaluate potential contractors based on their ability to meet technical specifications and licensing requirements. Key dates include a December 6, 2024 deadline for questions at 1700 ET and a December 14, 2024 quote submission deadline at 1700 ET.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561710 with a size standard of $17.5M. The period of performance spans from December 2024 through March 1, 2025, with application timing contingent on optimal treatment conditions including unfrozen ground, no snow, and anticipated precipitation within 24-48 hours after application. The government will provide the Rejuvra herbicide and treatment area maps, while the contractor must supply all necessary labor, water, and application equipment. No off-road equipment use is permitted during treatment. The solicitation does not specify a precise award value, but the work involves treating 1,000 acres of land within the Hanford Reach National Monument located in Washington State. The contract appears focused on ecological management and invasive species control through precise herbicide application.