WIP magnacide h FY2025

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Northwest Region is seeking to procure 37,975 lbs of MAGNACIDE H chemical herbicide for the Wapato Irrigation Project located in Wapato, Washington. The solicitation (140A1225Q0008) is specifically for an aquatic herbicide to control vegetation in irrigation canals and drains on the Yakama Nation reservation. Quotes must be submitted via email to Brock Bell by May 9, 2025, with questions accepted until 2:00 PM CST on April 26, 2025. The procurement is classified under NAICS 325320 for Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,150 employees. Evaluation will focus on compliance with federal contracting provisions, company information submission, and unique entity identification requirements.

The solicitation is 100% set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, targeting businesses in the Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing sector. Magnacide H is the only aquatic herbicide approved by Washington state for use in irrigation channels, which justifies the brand-specific procurement under FAR 13.501(a). The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with delivery required within 90 days after award, targeting a Spring 2025 implementation. Total procurement includes the 37,975 lbs of herbicide plus associated freight costs to the BIA Wapato Irrigation Project in Washington. The contract anticipates a rapid turnaround, with product delivery expected immediately following award to support the upcoming irrigation season's vegetation management needs.