WA columbia NWR phragmites invasives

The Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking quotations for phragmites invasive species treatment and herbicide application services at two wildlife refuge locations in Washington State. This firm-fixed price commercial items procurement will be evaluated on a best-value basis considering four factors: technical approach, project schedule, relevant experience, and past performance, along with price. Prospective offerors must submit completed SF-1449 forms, bid schedules, valid Unique Entity IDs from SAM.gov, and active SAM registration by the deadline of 1:00 PM Central Time on March 25, 2026. Requests for Information will be accepted until 1:00 PM Central Time on March 18, 2026, providing interested parties with one week to submit clarifying questions before the proposal due date. Contractors must hold a Washington State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, maintain $1,000,000 in liability insurance, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing pesticide application.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation with a focus on Women-Owned Small Businesses, though all responsible small business sources may submit quotations. The contract covers up to 250 total acres across four line items: 30 acres at Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, 30 acres at Hanford Reach National Monument, up to 50 acres at Columbia NWR (in 10-acre units), and up to 100 acres at Hanford Reach National Monument (in 10-acre units), with application services required between late August and September 2026. The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026 through October 30, 2026, with delivery required by October 30, 2026. The Fish and Wildlife Service will supply the herbicides (glyphosate and imazapyr), while contractors must provide all labor and equipment for application, with unmanned aircraft systems prohibited if manufactured or assembled by American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entities. Compensation will be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform, and the contract incorporates Service Contract Labor Standards with applicable wage determinations for the Washington County, Walla Walla area.