Milfoil Aquatic Herbicide Treatment Services, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New England District is seeking a small business contractor to provide Milfoil Aquatic Herbicide Treatment Services at the Franklin Falls Dam in Franklin, New Hampshire. The primary objective is to control variable milfoil across approximately 17 acres of the Pemigewasset River through systematic herbicide application. Contractors must furnish all materials, equipment, and labor necessary for the treatment, which includes obtaining required permits, using differential GPS for treatment, and conducting post-treatment water sampling. The solicitation requires all vendors to have an active SAM.gov registration, with responses due by April 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern time. Key contract requirements include completing all treatments before September 30, 2025, with a total period of performance extending through December 31, 2025.

The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 541990, with a small business size standard of $19.5 million. The contract involves multiple line items, including permit application coordination, herbicide treatment for two separate areas (12 acres and 5 acres), and water testing and reporting, with the government potentially exercising an option for additional water testing based on initial results. The place of performance is Franklin, New Hampshire, specifically targeting areas north of the Franklin Falls Dam along the Pemigewasset River. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis. The solicitation includes detailed performance requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement, which provides precise geographic boundaries and specific treatment protocols for the milfoil control project.