Opportunity
SAM #140P5426Q0031
Aerial UAS Herbicide and Mechanical Treatment Services for Invasive Phragmites at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Buyer
South Mabo Service Area
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
140P5426Q0031
NAICS
115310, 541620, 562910, 561710
This opportunity seeks specialized services for invasive species management at Cape Hatteras National Seashore: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Cape Hatteras National Seashore - Scope of Work: - Aerial treatment of Phragmites australis (an invasive plant) using herbicide application - Use of Department of the Interior (DOI)-approved Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and National Park Service (NPS)-approved herbicides - Follow-on mechanical treatments to reduce plant biomass and improve efficacy - At least one aerial treatment annually at 2-3 locations, with optional follow-on treatments for up to three additional years - Key Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment for aerial and mechanical treatments - Experience in sensitive environments and past performance in similar projects required - Key personnel must hold relevant licenses and demonstrate technical capability - Detailed reporting on treatment efficacy and safety plans is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on service delivery and technical capability - Optional tasks include additional aerial and ground crew treatments in subsequent years - Contract is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services)
Description
AERIAL PHRAGMITES TREATMENT FOR CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE