F--CA-TULE LAKE NWR GREBE NESTING HABITAT
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for aerial application of aquatic glyphosate herbicide to enhance grebe nesting habitat at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, CA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the aerial application of aquatic glyphosate herbicide to treat approximately 600 acres of emergent cattail vegetation. The goal is to create and enhance wetland fringe and hemi-marsh nesting habitat for large grebe species. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
- Application must avoid sensitive wildlife and desirable wetland vegetation.
- Use of equipment capable of application in technically challenging wetland conditions without road or boat access.
- Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, herbicides, and adjuvants.
- Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and permitting procedures.
- Prohibition on the use of UAS manufactured or assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered foreign entities.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Implied Fixed-Price (based on RFQ format).
- Period of Performance: Date of award through October 31, 2026. The optimal treatment window is late summer to early fall.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry (Size Standard: $11.5 million).
- PSC Code: F018 – Other Range/Forest Improvements Services (Non Construction).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission Due Date: March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
- Questions Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
- Submission Email: tanner_frank@ios.doi.gov
- Required Submittals: Signed SF 1449, Technical Capability Statement, Past Performance / Experience (1-3 projects), Completed FAR clauses 52.204-24 & 52.204-26, Price Quote, Subcontractor Information (if applicable).
- Basis for Award: Best Value determination, considering technical, past experience, and price. The government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offer.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov prior to award and IPP registered for invoicing. The delivery location is FWS Tule Lake NWR, c/o Klamath Basin NWR Complex, 4009 Hill Road, Tulelake, CA 96134-9715.