A-E HYDROGRAPHIC MAPPING AND SURVEYING SERVICES
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Hydrographic Mapping and Surveying Services. This effort aims to identify qualified small businesses and inform the acquisition strategy for a potential future solicitation, anticipated for April 2026. Responses are due by January 5, 2026.
Project Scope
The requirement is for professional A-E services, procured under the Brooks A-E Act (FAR Subpart 36.6), focusing on hydrographic mapping, geodetic control, and other surveying/mapping services. These services must be supervised by a Certified Hydrographer or Hydrographic Surveyor. Key services include:
- Hydrographic Surveys: Single transducer, Multi-Beam, Side scan sonar, Sub-bottom profiling, Magnetometer, ROV investigations, High resolution imaging sonar, Jetty/groin, Dredge disposal monitoring, Underwater vegetation delineation.
- Geodetic & Topographic Surveys: GPS (VRS, static, RTK), Topo surveys, Overbank surveys, Vessel mounted Laser Scanning for Shoreline Data.
- Specialized Investigations: Environmental monitoring, wetlands restoration, wreck/obstruction/structure investigations.
- Cartography.
Incidental Services
The contractor may also be required to perform incidental services such as Land Surveying, Digital Surveying, and providing survey support for Flood Risk Management, Coastal/Rivers/Harbors, and Ecosystem Restoration projects. Capabilities in Topographic, Photogrammetry, LiDAR Surveying, CADD, GIS, and BIM are also sought.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
- Size Standard: $19 million
- Target Audience: Small Business members of the industry.
- Anticipated Solicitation: April 2026
- Response Due: January 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time
- Published Date: December 10, 2025
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should submit a summary of their capabilities, special qualifications/certifications, and equipment. Submissions must include:
- Company Information: Name, Address, Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email), Unique Entity ID (UEI), CAGE Code, Business Size (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB), and applicable certifications (e.g., Certified Hydrographer, Professional Land Surveyor).
- Project Experience: One to three similar Hydrographic Mapping and Surveying projects, detailing project title, contract number, award/completion dates, customer information, prime/subcontractor status, and initial/final contract dollar values.
Submission Instructions
Responses must be emailed to Kristel.M.Flores@usace.army.mil and Alicia.G.Evans@usace.army.mil. The email subject line must be: "Sources Sought – Hydrographic Mapping and Surveying Services." All firms must be registered in SAM.gov.