Opportunity
SAM #140FS326Q0079
Aerial Herbicide Application Services for Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, VA
Buyer
USFWS Satellite Team 3
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
July 07, 2026
Identifier
140FS326Q0079
NAICS
115310
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking aerial herbicide application services for the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Suffolk, VA - FWS SAT Team 3, Goods & Services Acquisition Operations - OEMs and Vendors: - Habitat (herbicide manufactured by BASF Corporation) is specified, or chemical equivalent - Previous contract awarded to Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Aerial application of Habitat herbicide (or equivalent) mixed with Methylated Seed Oil (MSO) via helicopter - Up to 1,600 acres to be treated for woody and herbaceous vegetation control - Application rate: 2 pints Habitat + 3.2 oz MSO per 10 gallons per acre - Herbicides must be registered for aquatic use and applied per label instructions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must achieve at least 95% coverage of targeted vegetation - All work must be completed by the end of the growing season (by September 30, 2026) - Contractor must provide all equipment, labor, and materials, and comply with safety, licensing, and environmental regulations - Site visit is required prior to bidding - Small business set-aside under NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry-Fuels Management Services) - Firm-fixed price contract with possible 6-month extension option
Description
BIL Aerial Herbicide Application Services - USFWS Great Dismal Swamp NWR - VA