Control of Aquatic Invasive Plant Species and Aquatic Surveys, Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA and Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA
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The contract W912WJ26QA086 is a Firm Fixed Price award issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, specifically the W2SD Endist New England office, for the control of aquatic invasive plant species and aquatic surveys at Buffumville Lake in Charlton, MA, and Hodges Village Dam in Oxford, MA. The work encompasses comprehensive aquatic herbicide treatments, pre- and post-treatment surveys, GIS mapping of spray zones, and final reporting, with all costs and responsibilities borne by the contractor, including personnel, equipment, materials, and compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards. The contract is set-aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 541990, with performance required to be completed by September 30, 2026. The award will be determined through a trade-off evaluation of Technical, Past Performance, and Price factors, with no Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach used. Contractors must comply with stringent safety and operational requirements aligned with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, including the designation of a Level 3 Site Safety and Health Officer, provision of trained First Aid/CPR personnel, documentation of daily safety meetings, and adherence to accident reporting protocols using ENG Forms 6293, 6282, and 3394. Cybersecurity obligations include compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, alongside prohibitions on acquiring telecommunications equipment or services from foreign adversaries and conducting business with the Maduro regime or entities tied to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. All personnel must complete antiterrorism training within 30 days of award, and electronic payment requests must be submitted via WAWF. Offerors must possess a valid UEI and CAGE code, affirm small business status under the $19.5 million size standard, and disclose any covered defense equipment or services, with submission of proposals required via email to Jennifer Samela by April 29, 2026, and no physical media accepted.
General Info
Contract Value
$82,943Place of Performance
MA, USASet-Aside
Award Issued Date
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – New England District is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Control of Aquatic Invasive Plant Species and Aquatic Surveys, Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA and Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROCUREMENT WILL NOT BE ANSWERED DURING THE PRESOLICITATION PHASE. SUBMIT QUESTIONS TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST AFTER THE SOLICITATION AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN POSTED.
THE WORK CONSISTS OF:
Furnish all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to apply a systematic aquatic herbicide to control Fanwort, Eurasian Milfoil, and Spiny Naiad in approximately 24.24 acres of Buffumville Lake. Charlton, MA. Granular Fluridone shall be the herbicide used to treat approximately 21.52 acres of Fanwort, split between two applications. Liquid Diquat Dibromide shall be the herbicide used to treat Spiny Naiad one time at the south end of the lake totaling approximately 2.72 acres. Furnish all labor and equipment necessary to conduct a full lake comprehensive invasive plant species survey with a detailed final report.
In addition, furnish all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to conduct a partial river, all inclusive, invasive aquatic plant species survey on approximately 3.3 river miles of the French River, from Greenbriar Park to Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA, as well as hand removal of all Water Chestnut found. A final comprehensive report and maps of the presence of all aquatic invasive plant species will be submitted.
This is not a request for quotes at this time. The solicitation requirements and contract documents, to include instructions for submission, and the response date will be available on or about April 14, 2026. Neither telephonic, mailed nor faxed requests for hard copies of this solicitation will be accepted. The solicitation will only be available online; in order to download the solicitation offerors must access the Contract Opportunities website (www.SAM.gov).
This procurement is set-aside for small business vendors. The applicable NAICS code is 541990 with a Small Business Size Standard of $19.5 Million.
ALL VENDORS MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN SAM.GOV AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. ANY VENDOR THAT DOES NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE SAM.GOV REGISTRATION WILL BE REJECTED AS NON RESPONSIVE.
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