DWA Weed Treatment

SOL #: W912EF26QA061Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WAL
WALLA WALLA, WA, 99362-1876, United States

Place of Performance

Ahsahka, ID

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Other Natural Resources And Conservation Services (F099)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 6, 2026, 7:00 PM

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), Walla Walla District, is soliciting quotes for DWA Weed Treatment, a firm-fixed-price contract for the chemical and mechanical control of noxious and pest weeds. This opportunity is for services on COE-owned lands around the Dworshak Dam and Reservoir in Ahsahka, Idaho. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with quotes due by May 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide non-personal services to treat noxious and pest weeds, including those designated by Idaho state law and specific pest species such as Bull Thistle, Common Mullein, and Spotted Knapweed. Treatment areas include roadsides and designated zones around Dworshak Dam, the Powerhouse, and the Grandad Elk Mitigation Area. Detailed maps (Attachments 1 and 2) and geographic coordinates (Attachment 3) are provided to identify specific treatment locations and access routes. Performance standards require an 80% effectiveness rate for herbicide treatments.

Contract Details

  • Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Request for Quote (RFQ)
  • Period of Performance: May 15, 2026, through August 31, 2026.
  • Key Deadlines: Initial treatment work must be completed by June 15, 2026. A second treatment near Dworshak Dam is scheduled for July 8 - August 2, 2026, and the Grandad treatment area is set for mid-summer to early fall.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS Code: 561730, Size Standard: $9.5M).
  • Place of Performance: COE-owned lands around Dworshak Dam and Reservoir, near Orofino, Idaho (Ahsahka, ID).

Requirements & Submission

  • Licensing: Offerors must possess an Idaho State Professional Pesticide Applicator’s License, and a copy must be submitted with the proposal. Direct supervisors of herbicide applications must also be licensed.
  • Plans: The contractor is required to submit a Work Plan, Quality Control Plan (QCP), Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and a Chemical Spill Contingency Plan (CSCP).
  • Compliance: Adherence to USACE Pest Management Program Implementation Instructions, OSHA standards, and Corps of Engineers’ Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) is mandatory.
  • Submission: Quotes must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry on ProjNet (Key: 5SZQTH-7H786A). Required submission items include a signed SF 1449, signed SF 30 (if applicable), a completed schedule, and completed FAR 52.212-3 representations.
  • Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror meeting or exceeding requirements and representing the best value based on price.

Important Notes

Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required. Quotes must be valid for at least 30 days and include shipping FOB destination. Contact Kristin Kreutzer (kristin.n.kreutzer@usace.army.mil) for inquiries.

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Solicitation
Posted: Apr 30, 2026
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