Aquatic Herbicide Treatment, Milfoil, Hopkinton Lake, Hopkinton, NH and Everett Lake, Weare, NH

The contract awarded under solicitation number W912WJ26QA093 is a total small business set-aside for aquatic herbicide treatment targeting variable milfoil at Hopkinton Lake in Hopkinton, NH, and Everett Lake in Weare, NH, under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. The work involves comprehensive vegetation management across shallow and deep aquatic zones, permit coordination, and invasive species control, with all activities required to occur between September 8 and September 30, 2026, and final deliverables submitted by December 31, 2026. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price agreement with no explicit total award amount disclosed but includes a separately priced option for additional water testing and reporting, governed by FAR 52.217-9, and a service extension option under FAR 52.217-8 allowing up to six months of cumulative extensions. Performance is focused at two primary sites with final acceptance managed by the Government Technical Point of Contact at the Hopkinton Project Office, where all reports, GIS data, water test results, and certification documents must be delivered. The contractor is responsible for full mobilization, safety compliance, environmental permitting, and quality control, with no government-furnished facilities or equipment provided. The evaluation process prioritizes technical approach first, followed by price and past performance in a trade-off framework rather than lowest-price technically acceptable, allowing the Contracting Officer to balance all factors when determining best value. Technical evaluation centers on key personnel qualifications, subcontractor teaming arrangements, and adherence to regulatory and operational requirements such as EM 385-1-1, New Hampshire pesticide control statutes, and mandatory form submittals like ENG 6293, ENG 6282, and ENG 3394. All personnel must hold current certifications including First Aid/CPR, State Commercial Applicator License, and Boat Operator credentials, with at least two certified in First Aid/CPR per team. Security requirements mandate compliance with FAR 252.204-7012, 7018, and 7020, including cybersecurity protocols, E-Verify enrollment, and security training completion within 30 days of award. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF using approved document types, and all submissions must include the offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code, alongside size and socioeconomic certifications