Lost River Noxious Weed Abatement

Project ID: 140R2026Q0028 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	USBR California-Great Basin Region, Sacramento CA
Deadline	01/27/26
Posted	01/21/26
Estimated Value	$250,000 - $750,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	561730 - Landscaping Services
PSC	F105 - Environmental Systems Protection- Pesticides Support
Location	OR USA

Description

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Lost River Noxious Weed Abatement

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought notice to obtain market information and determine appropriate strategies to meet the Agency's requirements. This sources sought notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes, does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. The Bureau of Reclamation, Interior Region 10, California Great Basin, Division of Acquisitions, Supply and Services Branch, is seeking interested vendors for Lost River Noxious Weed Abatement. The work is to begin March 1, 2025 for a base year with four one-year options. Additional details regarding the efforts are provided in the attached draft Performance Work Statement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 561730, Landscaping Services, with a small business size standard of 9.5 million dollars. This notice is to assist the Bureau of Reclamation in determining potential sources only. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request to be considered for a contract award. Reimbursement will not be made for any costs associated with providing information to this sources sought. All interested parties must respond to any subsequent solicitation notice published on www.sam.gov. Competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. Firms interested in being considered for these services should submit a capability statement and provide evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the respondent s ability to meet the stated requirements. Respondents should include previous experience of the same or similar scope, capability level (as a prime or subcontractor), personnel qualifications, and the firm s business size status and classification in their response (small business or other than small business, 8(a), HUBZONE, women owned, small disadvantaged business, veteran owned, etc.) Response due date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time Send responses to: Margaret Jones, margaretjones@usbr.gov Thank you for your time and interest in this requirement.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Bureau of Reclamation, Interior Region 10, California Great Basin, Division of Acquisitions, Supply and Services Branch, is seeking interested vendors for Lost River Noxious Weed Abatement. The purpose of this project is to prevent and reduce the economic, environmental, and social impacts of noxious weeds on Federal lands and rights-of-way within the Klamath Project, specifically along the Lost River and Miller Creek in Klamath County, Oregon. The contract aims to suppress the expansion and potentially eliminate noxious weeds in these areas. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for noxious weed abatement. Key tasks include: 1) Developing a Work Plan detailing how and when work will be performed to achieve maximum benefit for weed control; 2) Safely applying herbicides to noxious weeds at optimum times; 3) Providing a year-end report summarizing progress made for each area and pesticide usage; 4) Taking geo-tagged photographs of treated areas before and after treatment; 5) Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations including ESA, NEPA, and Clean Water Act; 6) Providing licensed pesticide applicators with appropriate supervision ratios; 7) Submitting documentation such as pesticide labels and Safety Data Sheets prior to work commencement; 8) Maintaining communication with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) throughout the contract period. Period of Performance The work is scheduled to begin on March 1, 2025, for a base year with four one-year options thereafter. Place of Performance The contract will be performed on Federal lands and rights-of-way within the Klamath Project in Klamath County, Oregon.

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