Control of Aquatic Invasive Plant Species and Aquatic Surveys, Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA and Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA

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.