OPF-S IRD Codorus Creek Herbicide Application
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), Baltimore District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for Herbicide Application Services at the Indian Rock Dam and Codorus Creek Stream Improvement Project in York County, PA. This effort aims to identify qualified firms capable of providing year-round services to achieve a 100% target kill rate. The anticipated contract structure includes a base year and four option years. Responses are due by July 03, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor's responsibilities will encompass all planning, selection of herbicides, programming, administration, and management required to ensure a 100% target kill rate in accordance with contract specifications and applicable regulations. This includes related administrative services such as procurement, supplying, quality control, work scheduling, financial control, and maintaining accurate records. The work is expected to be performed year-round.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Contract Structure: Base year + four (4) option years
- Anticipated Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The Government is also surveying interest and capabilities from various socioeconomic categories, including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).
- NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services (Small Business Size Standard: $9.5 million)
- Response Due: July 03, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: June 17, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a capabilities response containing:
- Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC) name, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI) number.
- Business size in relation to NAICS 561730, including applicable small business category.
- A narrative (maximum ten pages, submitted as one PDF file) describing the company's capability to fulfill the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Information on previous comparable jobs, including contract value for each project.
- Verification of possessing the necessary equipment to successfully complete the requirement.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or commitment to issue a solicitation. Submissions will be held in strict confidence and no feedback will be provided. Responses should be emailed to Ms. Ayanah Savage at ayanah.a.savage@usace.army.mil and Mr. Brian Richardson at brian.l.richardson@usace.army.mil, referencing Sources Sought Notice W912DR-26-X-1BXQ. Questions should be directed to Ms. Ayanah Savage via email.