Spillway Vegetation Cutting and Herbicide Treatment, Sury Lake, Surry, NH

SOL #: W912WJ26QA027Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND
CONCORD, MA, 01742-2751, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services (S208)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Dec 5, 2025
2
Last Updated
Jan 27, 2026

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), New England District, is soliciting proposals for Spillway Vegetation Cutting and Herbicide Treatment at Surry Mountain Dam, Surry, NH. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires vendors to cut and chemically treat approximately two acres of vegetation along the dam's ledge walls and spillway floor. Proposals are due January 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The work involves furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials to:

  • Cut and chemically treat approximately two (2) acres of vegetation greater than one (1) inch in diameter along the Surry Mountain Dam ledge walls and spillway floor.
  • Apply herbicide treatment to woody stems less than one (1) inch in diameter.
  • Cut evergreen vegetation (no herbicide required for evergreens).
  • Dispose of all vegetation debris greater than one (1) inch in diameter in accordance with local, state, and federal law.
  • Specific methods include Cut Stump Method and Spot & Foliar Spray Treatment.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
  • Period of Performance: Contract Award through October 31, 2026. Initial cutting and herbicide treatment must occur between June 1, 2026, and August 15, 2026.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
  • Small Business Size Standard: $9.5 Million
  • Proposal Due Date: January 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
  • Published Date: December 22, 2025 (initial solicitation)

Submission & Evaluation

  • Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist.
  • Basis of Award: Price alone.
  • Mandatory Requirement: All vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission to be considered. Non-responsive submissions will be rejected.

Important Notes

  • A site visit is recommended and can be arranged by contacting the Technical Point of Contact, Scott Bockus.
  • Extensive safety requirements apply, including compliance with EM 385-1-1 and other applicable safety regulations.
  • Clarification on Rope Access certification requirements: While subcontracting to a certified firm is acceptable, all personnel performing rope access work must meet specific requirements outlined in EM 385-1-1. Certain listed certifications may not meet these requirements; formal training through accredited IRATA or SPRAT providers is generally required.
  • Contact: Jennifer Samela, jennifer.m.samela@usace.army.mil, 978-318-8324.

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