Opportunity
SAM #12FPC126Q0032
USDA NRCS Solicitation for Aerial Cattail Spraying Services with Polaris Herbicide or Equivalent in Minnesota Wetlands
Buyer
FPAC Business Center Acquisition Division
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
12FPC126Q0032
NAICS
325320, 115310
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking a contractor to provide aerial herbicide application services for controlling invasive cattails on Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) easements in Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Wetlands Reserve Program, Minnesota State Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Polaris (herbicide manufacturer) is specified as the preferred product or an equivalent aquatic-certified glyphosate - Products/Services Requested: - Aerial application of Polaris herbicide or equivalent aquatic-certified glyphosate - Coverage: 178.8 acres across 42 wetland basins in six Minnesota counties (Big Stone, Douglas, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Wilkin) - Application rate: Minimum 5 gallons per acre with an aquatically approved anti-drift agent - Cattail spraying services on specified WRP easements (identified by unique codes) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold a Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicator license with aquatic certification - Contractor must submit a list of materials for government approval prior to work - Compliance with safety and reporting requirements, including notification to the NRCS Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and submission of completion reports - Set aside for small businesses, including economically disadvantaged women-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses - Firm fixed-price contract - Work must be performed between August 15 and September 15, 2026, with the contract ending by December 31, 2026
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12FPC16Q0025 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cattail Spraying. The Government anticipates the award of one firm fixed-priced contract.