WA-FWS mid-columbia RIV-flowering rush

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking quotes for invasive plant survey services, specifically targeting flowering rush infestations across the Mid-Columbia River area in Washington state. The contractor will conduct comprehensive flowering rush surveys at the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge and Hanford Reach National Monument, assist refuge staff in surveying and treating infestations, document infestation locations, and provide training to refuge staff on survey and control methods. The government will award a firm-fixed-price contract using a trade-off evaluation method that weighs price, technical capability, and past performance approximately equally. Technical capability requirements focus on the contractor's ability to meet survey requirements, while past performance evaluation considers the contractor's history with no default terminations. The original quote submission deadline of September 16, 2025, at 5 PM Pacific time was extended through Amendment 1 to September 23, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 924120 (Administration of Conservation Programs) with a size standard of 500 employees. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement follows firm-fixed-price methodology for the survey services. The anticipated performance period spans two months from August 1 through September 30, 2026, during which the contractor will work closely with refuge staff who will provide boats, boat operators, and personal protective equipment. All work will be performed in Burbank, Washington, with contractors required to maintain active SAM.gov registration and include their Unique Entity Identifier code in their submissions on company letterhead.