SAM #FA700027NWSS

USAFA Rangeland Noxious Weed Control Services

The U.S. Air Force Academy is seeking contractors to control noxious weeds across its rangelands and the Farish Recreation Area. - Government buyer: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force Academy; the opportunity is associated with the 10th Contracting Squadron, with work coordinated through USAFA Natural Resources. - Requested service: Herbicide-based control on an estimated 720 acres of unimproved rangeland. The contractor supplies approved herbicides, marker dye, surfactants, labor, equipment, and other supplies. - Target weeds: Includes spotted, diffuse, and Russian knapweed; leafy and myrtle spurge; musk, Canada, bull, and Scotch thistle; hoary cress; St. Johnswort; Fullers teasel; field bindweed; yellow and Dalmatian toadflax; houndstongue; and other weeds identified by USAFA. - Key requirements: Use DoW/AFPMB-approved herbicides, primarily through spot spraying; coordinate with USAFA Natural Resources; protect sensitive habitats and other restricted areas; provide monthly treatment records and geo-referenced maps; and retreat areas achieving less than 90% control at no additional cost. - Named organizations: Colorado State University’s Colorado Natural Heritage Program prepared the attached integrated weed-management plan. No product manufacturers or OEMs are identified. - Related plan guidance: The plan prioritizes 20 weed species and recommends prevention, integrated control, native revegetation, monitoring, and safeguards for sensitive resources, including habitat for the Preble’s meadow jumping mouse.

Description

Perform rangeland noxious weed control at United States Air Force Academy in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW).

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