Locks and Dam Pesticide Application - Pittsburgh District
Overview
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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 (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential vendors capable of providing pesticide application services at designated Locks and Dam locations. The objective is to eliminate vegetation to maintain operational integrity and safety. Capability statements are requested by February 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, fuel, and vehicles to perform pesticide application. Key requirements include:
- Achieving and maintaining a 95% kill rate of target vegetation.
- Pesticides must include a pre-emergent component to prevent regrowth through at least September 30 of the application year.
- Application is to be performed annually between May 15 and June 15, weather permitting, with the final schedule approved by the COR.
- All locations are adjacent to aquatic environments, requiring EPA-approved pesticides for use in and near waterways (e.g., glyphosate, imazapyr formulated for aquatic use).
- The contractor must submit an Annual Pesticide Control Plan for approval by the District Environmental Compliance Coordinator (ECC).
- Pesticides must be applied strictly according to the manufacturer's label; mixing or storing on USACE property is prohibited.
- A spray pattern indicator (dye) must be used in all spraying operations.
- Nuisance insects (wasps, hornets, yellow jackets) must be exterminated and removed if observed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: F105 (Pesticides Support Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET
- Published: February 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Pittsburgh, PA area (specific locations detailed in Section C-2.5 and Attachment X of the PWS).
Additional Notes
A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for informational purposes and is subject to revision. This notice is for market research only and does not guarantee a future solicitation.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors are requested to submit a capability statement to Contract Specialist Isaiah Johnson at isaiah.m.johnson@usace.army.mil.