About this opportunity
AI summaryThe U.S. Air Force Academy requires a contractor to provide rangeland noxious weed control services across an estimated 720 acres of unimproved rangeland at the U.S. Air Force Academy and Farish Recreation Area. The contractor must spray approved herbicides to control target weeds—such as knapweed, spurge, and thistle varieties—while protecting sensitive habitats, wetlands, and cultural sites. Eligible contractors must hold a Colorado commercial applicator's license for rangeland weed control and provide a safety plan and spill response plan. The contractor must supply all labor, approved herbicides, and equipment, achieving at least 90% control within 30 days of treatment or re-spraying at no extra cost. Work must take place during the growing season from April 1 through October 31 or when weed growth conditions allow effective control. The contractor must track pesticide usage monthly, provide geo-referenced GPS mapping compatible with ArcGIS Pro, and report newly identified weed populations within five working days.
Scope of work
- Spray approved herbicides on an estimated 720 acres of unimproved rangeland to control specified noxious weeds
- Furnish all herbicides, marker dye, surfactants, labor, equipment, and supplies needed to perform duties
- Conduct spot spraying using tractor-mounted, truck-mounted, all-terrain vehicle, or backpack equipment, with limited broadcast boom spraying
- Submit product labels and material safety data sheets for each proposed herbicide for approval
- Record all herbicide applications on the Air Force Pest Management Record spreadsheet and submit monthly
- Provide monthly geo-referenced mapping of sprayed areas and descriptions of weed species targeted using compatible GPS devices
- Report newly identified weed species or significant unmapped populations within 5 working days
- Re-spray any treated areas showing less than 90% control within 30 days at no additional cost
Minimum qualifications
- Colorado commercial applicator's license for rangeland weed control
- Safety plan and spill response plan with trained field applicators and supervisors
- Spill containment and cleaning kits carried in each vehicle
Documents to include with your response
- Copies of all professional certifications and licenses provided annually
- Safety plan
- Spill response plan
- Product label and material safety data sheet for each proposed herbicide
- Air Force Pest Management Record spreadsheet submitted monthly
- Monthly mapping of areas sprayed with target weed descriptions
Contract details
- Term
- Herbicide applications shall occur during the growing season (1 April – 31 October) or when growth conditions are conducive
- Place of performance
- U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) and Farish Recreation Area (Farish)
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- FA700027NWSS
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Buying office
- Dept of the AIR Force › FA7000 10 Cons LGC
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 18, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Nov 4, 2026
- NAICS
- 561730 · Landscaping Services
- Product/service code
- S208
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Place of performance
- Usaf Academy, CO
- Contracting contact
- Katlyn Blacksten
katlyn.blacksten@us.af.mil
7193333142 - Additional contact
- Judy Higgs
judy.higgs@us.af.mil
7193332933
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (FA7000) with descriptions matching "noxious", performed in CO. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| ARK VALLEY WEED MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING, LLCFA700026F0107 · NOXIOUS WEEDS ORDER SERVICES FOR 1 AUG 26 - 31 JUL 27 | $50,400 | Jul 31, 2027 |
| ARK VALLEY WEED MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING, LLCFA700025F0116 · FY25 NOXIOUS WEEDS CONTROL SERVICES AT USAFA; POP 01 AUGUST 2025 - 31 JULY 2026; IAW SOW D | $63,000 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| ARK VALLEY WEED MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING, LLCFA700024F0108 · FY24 NOXIOUS WEEDS CONTROL SERVICES AT USAFA; POP 15 AUGUST 2024 - 31 JULY 2025; IAW PRICE | $23,940 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| ARK VALLEY WEED MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING, LLCFA700023F0068 · NOXIOUS WEEDS CONTROL SERVICE FROM 1 AUGUST 2023 - 31 JULY 2024 | $44,940 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| ARK VALLEY WEED MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING, LLCFA700022F0163 · NOXIOUS WEEDS - ORDER SERVICES POP 1 AUG 22 - 31 JULY 23 | $44,940 | Jul 31, 2023 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Landscaping Services). This is not this requirement's award history.
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Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.