SAM #FA302026Q0121

Tree Removal and Herbicide Application for Bird Strike Hazard Mitigation at Sheppard AFB

Sheppard Air Force Base is seeking commercial services for tree removal to reduce cattle egret nesting and mitigate bird strike hazards. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - U.S. Air Force - Air Education and Training Command - FA3020 82 CONS LGC, Sheppard Air Force Base - Scope of Work: - Tree removal on approximately one acre of private property (Property B) - Cutting woody vegetation to ground level - Application of Garlon 4 Ultra Herbicide to cut stumps - Off-site legal disposal of woody debris - Products/Services Requested: - Garlon 4 Ultra Herbicide (OEM: Corteva Agriscience) - Tree removal and herbicide treatment services - Quantities: - One acre of tree removal and herbicide application - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must hold a valid Texas Pesticide Applicators License - Compliance with federal and state wildlife protection laws - Mandatory site visit for contract award eligibility - All work subject to inspection and approval by Contracting Officer's Representative - Performance Period: - One-month duration; must start by September 30 and complete by October 30 - Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 561730 - No specific equipment OEMs or vendors for tree removal services mentioned

Description

Subject: Solicitation # FA302026Q0121 – Cattle Egret Habitat Removal Property B

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in RFO Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation, FA302026Q0121, PR# F3V1A16219AW02, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

Contractors shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items and services necessary to execute tree removal on one (1) private properties, totaling approximately one (1) acre, in support of the installation's Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program to begin performance on 24 September 2026. See attachment 1 - Cattle Egret Statement of Work for specifications.

Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

The applicable NAICS code is 561730, and the small business size standard is $9.5M. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

All solicitation documents, including amendments, will be posted to this notice. Contractors are strongly cautioned to check for amendments periodically.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: The solicitation will close at 10:00 AM CT on 18 September 2026. All quotes must be submitted via email to the Primary and Alternate contacts listed below.

QUESTIONS: All questions must be submitted via email no later than 10:00 AM CT on 11 September 2026 to the Primary and Alternate contacts.

Place of Performance & Acceptance:

The work shall be performed at one (1) distinct, off-base property, hereafter referred to as Property B. This location is detailed in Attachment 1 - Cattle Egret Statement of Work. All work shall be subject to inspection and approval by the designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The COR will conduct a final inspection of each property to ensure compliance with the requirements outlined for that specific location before formal acceptance is granted. 

Attendance at the site visit on Wednesday, 10 September 2026, at 1000 CT at the Sheppard AFB Visitor Center is mandatory for contract award eligibility. Interested offerors must provide their own transportation and RSVP with company and attendee names by 1200 CT on Monday, 8 September 2026.

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