Bid guide
How to bid on vegetation management for The Dalles Lock and Dam, USACE
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, needs services for tree felling and vegetation management at The Dalles Lock and Dam in The Dalles, Oregon. This work involves removing hazard trees safely while maintaining a clean appearance and preserving infrastructure and existing vegetation.
This is a 100% small business set-aside opportunity. It's a firm-fixed-price service contract, which means the payment amount is set in advance, offering financial predictability for the awarded vendor.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Notice of Intent to Solicit Directly, not a request for competitive quotations. The deadline for submitting your capabilities statement is August 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific time. This is a strict deadline, and late submissions will not be considered.
A formal solicitation will not be posted. Instead, the USACE will directly solicit contractors based on the capabilities statements they receive and evaluate. Oral communications are not accepted in response to this notice.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses. The relevant NAICS code is 561730, Landscaping Services, with a small business size standard of $10 million in average annual receipts. Firms with experience in hazard tree removal and vegetation management are well-suited.
The agency is interested in firms that can demonstrate the ability to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, materials, transportation, tools, supervision, and other non-personal services to perform the work safely and effectively.
How to respond to this notice
To respond, you must submit a capabilities statement. This statement should be no more than four pages long. It needs to include your firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE code, and Unique Entity ID.
You must also state your firm's business category and size, such as Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (including 8(a) firms), HUBZone, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) at the subcontracting level. Submit your electronic response and any questions via email to [email protected].
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Since a formal solicitation will not be posted, your capabilities statement is your primary chance to show the agency you are a suitable vendor. Clearly articulate your experience with similar projects, focusing on hazard tree removal and vegetation management in a manner that preserves infrastructure and on-site vegetation.
Ensure your statement directly addresses all requested information, including your business category and size. Keep your response concise and within the four-page limit. Proofread carefully to avoid errors, as a professional and accurate submission reflects positively on your firm.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.