This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial products and services for invasive species treatment at Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge. The project involves treating Chinese tallow and Phragmites using herbicides. The government will provide herbicides, water, and boat transportation. The contractor will provide labor, equipment, and reports. The performance period is from June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026. Deliverables include an initial work plan, weekly progress reports, and a final project report. Quotes are due by April 21, 2026. A site visit is recommended, and questions must be submitted by April 17, 2026. Award will be made on a tradeoff basis considering price, technical factors, and past experience. This is a 100% small business set aside.
The project will be completed during the period of June 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026. This period of performance may be extended if weather conditions, refuge management, or other unforeseen conditions cause extended delays in performance. The bid notice states The project will be conducted during the period of 1 June through 31 August 2026, as weather and hydrological conditions permit.
Invoices for services will be paid after the end of the month of service; advanced payments are not allowed. The bid notice states Invoices for services will be paid after the end of the month of service, advanced payments are not allowed.
Award will be made as a firm fixed price contract. The basis of award is the tradeoff method, where consideration of price and the additional evaluation factors described in the instructions to offerors. The bid notice states The basis of award is the tradeoff method, where consideration of price and the additional evaluation factors described in the instructions to offerors.
Award will be made to a responsible source in pursuant to FAR subpart 9. 1. The bid notice states Award will be made to a responsible source in pursuant to FAR subpart 9. 1.
Prior to submitting a quote, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. The bid notice states Prior to submitting a quote, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the contract specialist, Fred Riley at ***@***. *. * no later than Friday, April 17, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT. The bid notice states All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the contract specialist, Fred Riley at ***@***. *. * no later than Friday, April 17, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT.