Invasive Species and Pest Control BPA.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Invasive / Non-Native Plant Species and Forest Pest Control Services U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Pittsburgh District

1. Purpose The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is conducting market research to identify qualified small business concerns capable of providing invasive/non-native plant species and forest pest control services throughout the USACE Pittsburgh District Area of Responsibility.

This notice is issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for quotation (RFQ). Responses to this notice will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential small business participation.

2. Program Background The Government is considering establishing a multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) using simplified acquisition procedures to support recurring, on-call requirements for invasive/non-native species and forest pest control efforts at various Government-owned and Government-managed facilities and project sites throughout the USACE Pittsburgh District Area of Responsibility.

Work would be issued through BPA calls on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis, utilizing unit rates or task-specific pricing as defined in each BPA call.

The anticipated BPA ordering period will not exceed three (3) years.

3. Scope of Services Services may include, but are not limited to:

• Mechanical removal of invasive or non-native plant species

• Herbicide treatment of invasive or non-native plant species

• Insecticide application, including:

· foliar broadcast sprays

· soil and stem injections

· soil drenches

· soil tablets

· basal trunk sprays

• Identification of invasive plant species and tree species

• Site cleanup and restoration

• Traffic or pedestrian control and work zone safety when required

• Compliance with all applicable OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations Work may occur at various USACE Pittsburgh District reservoirs, facilities, recreation areas, and project sites located throughout the district.

4. Contractor Qualifications Interested firms should demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Possession of appropriate state pesticide applicator licenses/certifications required for the states where work may occur

• Ability to identify site-specific invasive or non-native plant species

• Ability to identify common tree species

• Demonstrated experience performing similar vegetation management or pest control services Firms should provide at least two (2) federal, state, or commercial references for similar services performed within the last three (3) years.

5. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) The anticipated classification for this requirement is:

NAICS: 561730 – Landscaping Services PSC: S208 – Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services The small business size standard for NAICS 561730 is $9.5 million.

6. Requested Information Interested firms are requested to submit the following information:

1. Company name, address, and UEI number

2. Business size and socioeconomic status (Small Business, HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, etc.)

3. Relevant experience performing similar services

4. Description of pesticide applicator certifications or licenses

5. Geographic areas within the USACE Pittsburgh District that the firm can support

6. Capability statement (no more than 2 pages)

7. Firms should provide at least two (2) federal, state, or commercial references for similar services performed within the last three (3) years.

7. Response Instructions Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted electronically via email to the point of contact listed below.

Responses are requested no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Email responses should include the subject line:

“Sources Sought Response – Invasive Species / Pest Control BPA.”

8. Disclaimer This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract or BPA as a result of this notice.