W912QR26QA041 CJ Brown Herbicide

This contract, identified by solicitation number W912QR26QA041, is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 million, requiring all offerors to be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and to meet small business eligibility criteria. The work involves providing all personnel, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and quality control necessary for herbicide and broadleaf applications at Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir in Springfield, Ohio, with performance scheduled between June 25 and July 31, subject to adjustment by the Technical Point of Contact. The contract structure includes a base year through December 31, 2026, and two optional one-year extensions through 2028, all under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, though no pricing data is provided in the solicitation, leaving the total contract value uncalculated. All work must strictly comply with the Statement of Work, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1), OSHA regulations, and other federal, state, and local laws, with zero tolerance for non-conforming work and full responsibility on the contractor to correct deficiencies at no cost to the government. Contractors must submit quotes by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on May 19, 2026, via physical or email delivery to the specified Louisville, Kentucky address, with no electronic submission portal required. Prior to performance, contractors must submit comprehensive plans including an Accident Prevention Plan, Scaffolding Plan, Lockout/Tagout Plan, and Activity Hazard Analysis, along with current Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used. All personnel must complete security and safety training, undergo background vetting including NCIC-III and Terrorist Screening Database checks for unescorted access, and comply with personal identity verification requirements; foreign national access requires prior approval from HQ USACE and proof of legal U.S. status. Two members of each crew must hold valid First Aid and CPR certifications, and all employees must wear prescribed PPE including long trousers, appropriate footwear, and eye and ear protection. The contractor must use E-Verify for employment eligibility verification, maintain records of all training and safety inspections, and strictly prohibit undocumented workers or offensive vehicle/employee branding. Invoices must be submitted to the Springfield, Ohio address provided, and the government’s quality assurance function will be conducted by