Craney Island Aerial Mosquito and Herbicide Treatment
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 (USACE), Norfolk District, has issued a Special Notice / Notice of Intent for Craney Island Aerial Mosquito and Herbicide Treatment Services. This notice is for market research to identify potential sources for specific chemical products, Trumpet (EC) and Habitat Herbicide, intended for a brand name or brand name or equal procurement. Responses are due by March 18, 2026.
Purpose
This notice serves as market research to inform the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, regarding its intent to procure specific chemical products for the Craney Island Mosquito and Herbicide Treatment Services contract. It is not a request for competitive proposals but seeks technical capabilities statements from potential responsible sources. The information gathered will determine if a competitive procurement will be conducted for the eventual contract, which is anticipated to be a sole source or brand name or equal acquisition.
Scope of Work / Key Requirements
The eventual contract will involve the procurement of chemical products essential for an integrated mosquito and vegetation management program at the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area in Portsmouth, VA. The required products are:
- Trumpet (EC): A Naled-based adulticide for mosquito control, chosen for its compatibility with existing equipment and the integrated pest management program.
- Habitat Herbicide: An aquatic herbicide specifically for controlling invasive plant species in sensitive environmental areas. These products are specified due to unique operational and environmental needs, ensuring effectiveness and minimizing risks to non-target species.
Contract Details / Procurement Approach
The Contracting Officer intends to prepare a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for the acquisition of these brand name (BN) or brand name or equal (BNE) items. The procurement is anticipated to be conducted on a sole source or brand name or equal basis. The formal solicitation for the contract is expected to be issued via a separate SAM notice in March 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a market research notice, not a solicitation for proposals. Interested and responsible sources are invited to submit a written response detailing their technical capabilities. Responses will be reviewed to assess the market's ability to provide equivalent products and to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not obligated to pay for information received.
Deadlines & Contacts
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
- Primary Contact: Amy Coody, amy.h.coody@usace.army.mil, 757-201-7883
- Secondary Contact: Tiffany Kirtsey, tiffany.n.kirtsey@usace.army.mil, 757-201-7132 Responses should be submitted via email to Amy.H.Coody@usace.army.mil, with a copy to Tiffany.N.Kirtsey@usace.army.mil.