Access to Cost Estimating Data
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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), under the Department of the Army, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify interested parties capable of providing access to comprehensive cost estimating data. This data must seamlessly integrate with the government's Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (MCACES) through compatible source tags. This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are due by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide access to a wide range of cost estimating data, including but not limited to: Assemblies, Building Construction Cost Data, Concrete and Masonry, Electrical, Green Building, Heavy Construction, Interior, Mechanical, Plumbing, Site Work and Landscape, Square Foot, Commercial Renovation, Facilities Construction Cost Data, Residential New Construction, Facilities Maintenance and Repair, Facilities Preventive Maintenance, and General Maintenance. The critical requirement is the data's ability to integrate with MCACES using compatible source tags.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: DB10 (Computing Delivered As A Service...)
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 04:00 PM EST
- Published: February 12, 2026
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY / W2V6 USA ENG SPT CTR HUNTSVIL
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research to identify potential sources and capabilities. This includes assessing potential small business participation. The government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred by respondents.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for information and planning. It does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service, nor does it promise a future RFP. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future RFP. All responses must be unclassified and will be handled accordingly if marked proprietary. Interested vendors should provide company details, CAGE Code, UEI, technical POC, small business socio-economic category (if applicable), a description of capabilities, and a list of current/prior relevant contracts.