Weed Wash Station

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, specifically the Southern Region (R8), is soliciting quotes for Weed Washing Units to support fire suppression and all-hazard incidents across local, regional, and national contexts. The solicitation, identified as Number 12444025Q0019, seeks three specialized weed washing stations with high-pressure (above 1000 psi) and high-volume (10+ gallons per minute) capabilities designed to thoroughly clean vehicles and equipment by removing soil, mud, plant parts, and seeds. Key contract requirements include providing self-contained wash systems, skilled operators, appropriate personal protective equipment, and maintaining equipment in good repair. Quotes must be electronically submitted to Marian Feist at marian.feist@usda.gov no later than May 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract will be awarded with a proposed delivery date of April 1, 2025, and a performance period from June 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025.

This contract opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside with a size standard of $11.5 million and is classified under NAICS category 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry). The wash stations will be delivered to three specific ranger districts in North Carolina: Appalachian, Grandfather, and Pisgah, with delivery locations in Mars Hill, Nebo, and Pisgah Forest, respectively. The equipment specifications include a specialized weed washing machine with a LFT Skid, Vanguard motor, T-Series Pump, and Hannay HD Mounted Hose Reels, along with a 6' x 14' tandem trailer featuring a 535-gallon agricultural tank. The contract is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and will accommodate equipment up to 10 feet wide, with payment based on daily rates covering equipment, delivery, pickup, servicing, and mileage. The place of performance is primarily located in Mars Hill, North Carolina, with a focus on supporting National Forest Land weed control efforts.