Control of Aquatic Invasive Plant Species and Aquatic Surveys, Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA and Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA
Overview
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PSC
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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 Presolicitation Notice for Control of Aquatic Invasive Plant Species and Aquatic Surveys at Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA, and Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA. This effort aims to manage invasive aquatic plants and conduct comprehensive surveys. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor for:
- Buffumville Lake: Application of granular Fluridone to control Fanwort in approximately 21.52 acres (two applications) and liquid Diquat Dibromide for Spiny Naiad in approximately 2.72 acres. This also includes a full lake comprehensive invasive plant species survey with a detailed final report.
- French River (Hodges Village Dam): A partial river, all-inclusive, invasive aquatic plant species survey on approximately 3.3 river miles, from Greenbriar Park to Hodges Village Dam. This includes hand removal of all Water Chestnut found and submission of a comprehensive report and maps.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for a future contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 541990 (Pesticides Support Services) with a $19.5 Million size standard.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about April 14, 2026
- Published: March 27, 2026
Additional Notes
This is not a request for quotes. Questions regarding the procurement will not be answered during the presolicitation phase; they should be submitted to the Contract Specialist after the solicitation is posted. The solicitation will be available online only via SAM.gov. All vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission to be considered.