Annual Slope and Open Space Mowing Services, Hop Brook Lake, Middlebury, CT and Hancock Brook Lake, Plymouth, CT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – New England District has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Annual Slope and Open Space Mowing Services at Hop Brook Lake, Middlebury, CT and Hancock Brook Lake, Plymouth, CT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The solicitation is expected to be available on or about June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work requires furnishing all equipment, materials, and labor to perform annual slope and open space mowing services. This includes approximately 11 acres at Hop Brook Lake and 4.5 acres at Hancock Brook Lake each year. Specialized equipment may be necessary for dam embankment, dike, trail side, and roadside mowing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice (not a request for quotes)
- Service Code: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
- NAICS: 561730 (Small Business Size Standard: $9.5 Million)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Expected Solicitation Release: On or about June 5, 2026
- Published: May 20, 2026
Additional Notes
Questions regarding the procurement will not be answered during this pre-solicitation phase; they should be submitted to the Contract Specialist after the solicitation and associated documents are posted. The solicitation will only be available online via SAM.gov. All vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission to be considered; non-responsive vendors without active registration will be rejected.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Jennifer Samela
- Email: jennifer.m.samela@usace.army.mil
- Phone: 9783188324