Gathright Dam Herbicide Service Contract in Alleghany County, Virginia
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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Original Source
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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 – Norfolk District is conducting a Sources Sought for Gathright Dam Herbicide Services in Covington, Virginia. This is market research to identify eligible firms for a future firm-fixed-price contract. Responses are due March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated contract will require herbicide services at the Gathright Dam and Lake Moomaw project. Key requirements include:
- Performing herbicide services to the highest industry standards.
- Contractor must possess a herbicide license.
- Use of USDA bio-preferred herbicide.
- Spraying to occur monthly from May through September, with thorough spraying in May and follow-up sprays within the first 10 days of subsequent months (weather permitting).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 561730, Landscaping Services (Small Business Size Standard: $9,500,000)
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year plus four (4) option years (if exercised).
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 13, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for quote or solicitation. The Government will use responses to determine an acquisition strategy and potential small business participation. Interested firms are requested to provide:
- Company name, address, POC, phone, email, CAGE code, and UEI.
- Interest in proposing on a future solicitation and reasons if not.
- Capacity to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity.
- Examples of comparable projects, including descriptions, dollar value, and references.
- Intended role (sole, prime with subs, or joint venture).
- Existing Joint Ventures and teaming arrangements.
- Bonding capacity (per contract and total).
- Business size and socio-economic categories (SB, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
Additional Notes
Capability packages and responses to the questionnaire must be submitted via email to Caleb Bookout (brian.c.bookout@usace.army.mil), copying Tiffany Kirtsey (tiffany.n.kirtsey@usace.army.mil). All prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to contract award.