SAM #12444726Q0032

USDA Forest Service Solicits Insecticide Treatment Services for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in Allegheny National Forest

This opportunity is for insecticide treatment services to protect Eastern hemlock trees from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) infestation in the Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Allegheny National Forest - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named as required suppliers, but the following manufacturers are referenced as examples for products and equipment: - Bayer (Imidacloprid products such as Merit 75 WSP) - Quali-Pro (Bandit 2F) - Valent (Safari 20 SG) - Bayer Environmental Science (CoreTect tablets) - Arborjet (IMA-jet/Tree IV system) - Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements (M3 Infuser) - Kioritz (Soil Injector) - 1-Two Root Injector (brand unspecified) - Products/Services Requested: - Insecticide treatment services for hemlock trees using the following methods: - Soil drench, soil injection, soil tablets, basal spray, basal spray mix, and stem injection - Active ingredients: imidacloprid and dinotefuran - Example products: Merit 75 WSP, Bandit 2F, CoreTect tablets, Safari 20 SG - Application equipment: Kioritz Injector, 1-Two Root Injector, Arborjet IMA-jet/Tree IV, Rainbow Tree M3 Infuser - Estimated annual quantities (per method and tree size): - 100 (6-14" DBH), 800 (15-20" DBH), 550 (20+" DBH) for each treatment type - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, insecticide, transportation, and supervision - At least one certified Pennsylvania pesticide applicator must be on-site during applications - Compliance with state licensing, safety, and environmental protocols is mandatory - Work may occur on gentle to steep terrain and in various field conditions - Task orders will specify exact locations, tree counts, and application methods - Maximum contract value is $350,000 over five years - Total small business set-aside

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Amendment 0001 for Solicitation 12444726Q0032 has been issued. Please see the update below:

The updated solicitation document titled C04_Sol12444726Q0032_Allegheny National Forest Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Treatment is attached. All changes are highlighted in yellow.

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The Contractor shall provide insecticide treatment services to protect Eastern hemlock trees from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) infestation within the Allegheny National Forest. Treatment areas may include developed recreation sites, administrative sites, and conservation areas located in Elk, Forest, McKean, and Warren Counties, Pennsylvania.

Specific treatment locations, tree diameters, quantities, and application methods will be identified in individual task orders issued under this requirement.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, insecticide, transportation, and supervision necessary to complete the required treatments. Approved application methods may include soil injection, soil drench, soil tablets, basal bark sprays, or stem injections. Work may occur on gentle to steep terrain and in typical field conditions

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