F--SC-FWS WASSAW NAT-TREATMENT INVASIVE

Amendment / Modification

• Amendment 0001 is necessary to correct the requested NAICS code exception.

• The closing date and time for offers remains 21 April 2026 at 2:00 PM.

• NAICS code exception (specific section not detailed in this amendment).

• Proposal deadlines and submission requirements remain unchanged.

• Contact information for Invasive Treatments, Wassaw NWR, GA is provided:

  • Tech POC: Billy (Wayne) Harris (912-660-0779)
  • ALT POC: Chuck Hayes (912-210-7366)
  • Contract POC: Fred Riley (fred_riley@ios.doi.gov)

Amendment / Modification

• Amendment 0001 corrects the Technical POC Billy (Wayne) Harris phone number to 912-660-0779.

• The closing date for offers remains April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

• Technical POC contact information.

• Closing date and time.

• The proposal deadline remains unchanged.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain in effect.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To eradicate Chinese tallow and Phragmites invasive species from Wassaw Island, thereby eliminating long-term environmental degradation and protecting native habitats, including those used by migratory birds and wading birds.

• Treat a minimum of 300 acres for Chinese tallow and a minimum of 3 acres for Phragmites.

• Apply herbicides (Clearcast or AquaNeat) using backpack sprayers for seedlings and advanced regeneration.

• Utilize hack-n-squirt application equipment and Garlon 4 herbicide for sapling Chinese tallow trees.

• Focus on treating all seedlings and advanced regeneration within mixed maritime forest and inter-dunal swale habitats.

• Remove 99.9% of all Chinese tallow stems.

• Remove 99.9% of all Phragmites.

• Visually inspect results of herbicide treatment and efficacy.

• Period: 1 June 2026 through 31 August 2026 (may be extended due to weather or unforeseen conditions).

• Place: Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge, Chatham County, Georgia, USA.

• Work activities are permitted during daylight hours, Monday-Thursday.

• Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, reports, maps, project photos, and PPE.

• Contractor personnel must comply with Department of Interior safety standards, environmental regulations, access control, PPE, and equipment security.

• Government will provide herbicides, adjuvants, water, boat transportation to/from the island, and UTV transportation on the island.

• Initial work plan (within 15 days of award), including equipment/labor specifics, employee list, work site map, and pre-work photos.

• Weekly progress reports (due each Monday).

• Final project report (within 30 days of project completion), including herbicide usage, acreage covered, stems treated, recommendations for future management, and post-work photos.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a questionnaire designed to collect essential information from potential bidders regarding their company's experience, capabilities, and past performance. It must be completed and submitted with the proposal to ensure compliance with the solicitation requirements.

• Company Information: Requires details such as Company Name, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), Address, Point of Contact (POC) information, and Type of Business.
• Experience: Inquires about years of experience in services, contracting (prime/subcontractor), and specifically with Federal Government Contracts. It also asks about any past failures to complete work and the reasons why.
• Personnel: Seeks information on the minimum and maximum number of employees, whether employees are regularly on payroll, and the anticipated number of employees for this project. It also asks if the business is a sole proprietorship.
• Subcontracting: If applicable, requires the name and location of any proposed subcontractors.
• Employee Experience: Requests details for each employee who will perform the work, including their present position/title and years of experience.
• References and Past Performance: Requires details for up to three (3) relevant past performance references completed within the last three (3) years, similar in size and complexity to the solicitation's Scope of Work. Preference is given to Government contracts. For each reference, the following must be provided:
  • Contract Agency or Company Name
  • Contract Number (if applicable)
  • Total Contract $ Value
  • Point of Contact (POC) Name, Telephone #, and E-mail address
  • Contract Start and End Date
  • Scope of Project (detailed information for evaluation)
• Certification: A statement certifying the completeness and correctness of the provided information.

Completing this form accurately and thoroughly is mandatory for proposal consideration. It directly impacts the evaluation of a bidder's past performance and overall capability to successfully execute the contract requirements. Bidders must gather all necessary company, personnel, and reference information to complete this questionnaire as part of their proposal preparation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Treatment of invasive species" at FWS WASSAW National Wildlife Refuge. The government is procuring services to manage invasive species.

• Treatment of invasive species.

• Services are to be performed from June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026.

• Offerors must submit proposals that meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements.

• Evaluation will be based on three factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical evaluation will assess the offeror's technical approach and ability to perform the work.

• Past Performance will be evaluated based on completed Past Performance Questionnaires and other relevant information.

• Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

• The government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offer if non-cost factors outweigh the price difference.

• Offer Due Date: April 21, 2026, at 1400 Eastern Daylight Time.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business concerns.

• NAICS Code: 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry)

• Size Standard: $11.5 million

• Offerors are urged to inspect the site where services are to be performed.

• Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a quote schedule for the "Treatment of Invasive Species – Chinese Tallow and Phragmites on Wassaw NWR, GA" opportunity. It outlines the pricing structure for the required treatments.

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026.
• Treatments:
  • Chinese Tallow Treatment: 300 Acres
  • Phragmites Treatment: 3 Acres
• Pricing: Bidders are to provide a Unit Price and Total for each treatment category.
• Government Provided Items: The government will supply all herbicides, adjuvants, water, boat transportation to and from the island, UTV transportation on the island, and administer all agency requirements.

This schedule is critical for bidders to understand the scope of work in terms of acreage for each invasive species and to prepare their pricing. It also clarifies what supplies and services the government will provide, allowing bidders to accurately calculate their unit prices, which must be inclusive of all other necessary supplies and materials to perform the work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination, specifically Wage Determination No.: 2015-4491, Revision No.: 32, dated December 3, 2025. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work covered by the Service Contract Act in the Georgia counties of Bryan, Chatham, and Effingham.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and their required minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Details health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour under EO 13706), vacation time (2-4 weeks based on service length), and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (minimum wage rate adjustments).
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Outlines an 8% differential for high-hazard positions and a 4% differential for low-hazard positions related to ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms, including reimbursement for cleaning if necessary.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates not listed in this determination using Form SF-1444.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for any contract requiring services subject to the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant. Failure to adhere to these rates can lead to contract violations.