LAERF Pond Cleanup & Valve Repair

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), specifically the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is seeking a contractor to perform environmental maintenance services at the Lewisville Aquatic Ecosystem Research Facility (LAERF) in Lewisville, Texas. The primary objectives of this contract include comprehensive pond and drainage ditch maintenance, involving the clearing of plant material and debris from ten existing ponds and three drainage ditches, as well as valve repair and installation. Contractors will be required to repair the three-way valve on cleared ponds and install sectional shutoff valves on five additional ponds. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 27, 2025, with responses due by March 16, 2025. Potential offerors are advised to regularly check the System for Award Management (SAM) website for any updates or amendments to the solicitation.

This contract opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, targeting smaller enterprises within the Remediation Services (NAICS 562910) category. While specific award values were not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the scope of work suggests a comprehensive environmental maintenance project. The place of performance is specifically the Aquatic Ecology & Invasive Species Branch (EEA) research facility, with work involving clearing ten ponds, repairing valves, and managing three connecting drainage ditches. The contract falls under the Environmental Systems Protection - Environmental Remediation product service code (PSC F108), indicating a specialized environmental maintenance project. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the forthcoming full solicitation and ensure they meet the small business qualifications for this Department of the Army Corps of Engineers project.