Aquatic Herbicide Treatment for the Control of Variable Milfoil, Hopkinton Everett Lakes, Hopkinton, NH
ID: W912WJ25QA003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLANDCONCORD, MA, 01742-2751, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (F999)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/df09b343891e4cf39d1ea904490228d7/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Not available
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking small business vendors to provide aquatic herbicide treatment for the control of variable milfoil at the Hopkinton-Everett Lakes Flood Control Project in Hopkinton, NH. The project involves furnishing all necessary materials, equipment, and labor to apply a systematic herbicide over approximately 38 acres, primarily targeting Elm Brook Pool and Drew Lake, with potential options for additional water testing and reporting. This initiative is crucial for managing the invasive variable milfoil, which threatens local ecosystems and recreational activities, thereby underscoring the federal commitment to environmental stewardship. Interested vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission and can contact Jennifer M. Samela at jennifer.m.samela@usace.army.mil or by phone at 978-318-8324 for further details.

Point(s) of Contact
Jennifer M. Samela
(978) 318-8324
jennifer.m.samela@usace.army.mil
Files
Title
Posted
Attachments.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 7:08 PM UTC
The Performance Work Statement issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers addresses the control of variable milfoil in the Hopkinton-Everett Lakes area in Hopkinton, NH. The document includes detailed area maps outlining specific locations such as the Elm Brook Pool and Drew Lake, indicating where boat launches and treatment areas will be implemented. The purpose of this initiative is to manage and mitigate the spread of variable milfoil, which is an invasive aquatic plant that can disrupt local ecosystems and recreational activities. By providing treatment maps, the document facilitates precise planning and execution of control measures. The focus on both identifying treatment areas and launching sites indicates a comprehensive approach to invasive species management, ensuring effective response to the challenges posed by variable milfoil in these lakes. This RFP highlights the federal commitment to environmental stewardship and the protection of aquatic resources.
Solicitation W912WJ25QA003.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 7:08 PM UTC
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