Noxious Weed Spraying IDIQ Statement of Work

Statement of Work
Rangeland Noxious Weed Control Services
at the U.S. Air Force Academy

29 October 2026

Scope of Work:
The contractor shall spray DoW/Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) approved herbicides on an estimated 720 acres of unimproved rangeland at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) and Farish Recreation Area (Farish) to control Spotted, Diffuse, and Russian Knapweed; Leafy and Myrtle Spurge; Musk, Canada, Bull, and Scotch Thistle; Hoary Cress (white top); St. Johnswort; Fuller’s Teasel; Field Bindweed; Yellow and Dalmation Toadflax; Houndstongue; and other noxious weeds identified by USAFA personnel. The timing, location, and priorities for spraying noxious weeds shall be coordinated through USAFA Natural Resources.
Natural Resources will provide geo-referenced noxious weed survey data and up-to-date maps or aerial photographs for the Academy and Farish in March of each treatment year. The contractor shall rely on this information and coordination with USAFA Natural Resources to locate, prioritize, and spray the target weeds. The goals and objectives of the USAFA noxious weed management program are outlined in the Integrated Noxious Weed Management Plan.
Numerous sensitive areas, including threatened species habitat (Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse), wetlands, rare plant populations, vegetation monitoring plots, cultural resource sites, weed biological control release areas, and high-quality natural areas occur on USAFA and Farish. In coordination with Natural Resources, the contractor shall be responsible for becoming familiar with the location of these sensitive areas and taking appropriate precautions to prevent adverse impacts from the weed spraying. Specifications:
The contractor shall have a Colorado commercial applicator’s license for rangeland weed control and must annually provide copies of all professional certifications and licenses to the Contracting Officer.
The contractor shall have a safety plan and spill response plan, and all field applicators and supervisors must receive training covering the procedures outlined in both plans. Spill containment and cleaning kits must be carried in each contractor’s vehicle. Any spill must be immediately reported to the USAFA Pest Management Coordinator and the USAFA Spill Response Team. The contractor shall not mix chemicals or store herbicides on DoW property.
All herbicides, marker dye, surfactants, labor, equipment and supplies needed to perform duties assigned by the SOW shall be furnished by the contractor. The contractor must submit