Snow Removal Services, Conant Brook Dam, Monson, MA
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST NEW ENGLAND.W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND · Response deadline: Tue, 13 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is soliciting for snow removal services at Conant Brook Dam in Monson, Massachusetts. Snow removal services under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) typically include plowing, hauling, de-icing, and maintaining access to critical infrastructure during winter weather events. For a dam facility, this work is essential to ensure safe operations, emergency vehicle access, and personnel safety. see the solicitation for the specific acreage, equipment requirements, and performance standards.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912WJ26QA171 |
| NAICS | 561730 (Landscaping Services) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET |
| Place of performance | Monson, MA (see the solicitation for exact location details) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside – Total program. To qualify, your business must:
- Be certified as small under NAICS 561730, which generally means average annual receipts below the applicable SBA size standard for this code
- Register in SAM.gov with active status
- Have any required state or local licenses for snow removal operations in Massachusetts
- Possess appropriate insurance coverage, which for government contracts typically includes general liability and workers' compensation
Veteran-owned, women-owned, HUBZone, or 8(a) firms may have additional advantages in other Corps opportunities, but this total small business set-aside is open to all qualified small businesses.
How to put together a competitive bid
Snow removal contracts for federal dams emphasize reliability and rapid response. Strengthen your bid with these specifics:
- Demonstrate surge capacity: Show equipment availability and backup plans for multiple simultaneous storms. The Corps will value redundant capacity for a critical infrastructure asset.
- Document local response times: Specify travel time to Conant Brook Dam from your nearest staging area. Proximity to Monson, MA is a likely evaluation factor.
- Detail hazardous materials handling: If de-icing chemicals are involved, explain your environmental compliance approach—particularly important near dam structures and waterways.
- Provide comparable past performance: Reference federal, state, or municipal snow removal contracts, especially for infrastructure, military, or utility clients.
- Clarify 24/7 availability: Storm response is time-critical. Outline your notification system, crew dispatch procedures, and communication protocols.
See the solicitation for the specific evaluation criteria, technical requirements, and any required OSHA or Corps safety certifications.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W912WJ26QA171
- Note the deadline: Responses are due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time—just seven days from the October 6 posting date, indicating limited time to prepare
- Verify your SAM registration and size status immediately
- Contact the contracting officer promptly with any questions; the compressed timeline leaves minimal margin for clarification requests
View the official notice on SAM.gov →