Hand-Pulling Eurasian Watermilfoil, North Hartland Lake and North Springfield Lake, North Hartland and Springfield, VT

Solicitation W912WJ22Q0103, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District, requires a contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for the hand-pulling of Eurasian watermilfoil at North Hartland Lake and an optional location at Stoughton Pond within the North Springfield Lake project in Vermont. The scope of work includes the removal and offsite disposal of the invasive species, with strict prohibitions against snorkeling or SCUBA diving. Contractors must utilize designated boat launches at the North Hartland Lake Recreation Area and Stoughton Pond. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 811310, though some documentation references 561990. To be considered responsive, all offerors must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov and submit a completed bid schedule, as the award is based on price alone. The project is supported by a Performance Work Statement containing target area maps and density surveys, with subsequent amendments clarifying submission requirements and updating small business size standards.