Enterprise Sustainment Management System (E-SMS) Universal Cost Assembly Development Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract
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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 Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) is soliciting proposals for an Enterprise Sustainment Management System (E-SMS) Universal Cost Assembly Development Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks services to develop Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System 2nd Generation (MII) project item assemblies and associated data artifacts for the E-SMS program. The contract will have a five-year ordering period. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM CDT on June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will develop MII project item assemblies and data artifacts to assess and model the cost of component repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance services for facility sustainment estimates. This includes developing models for seven task types (e.g., Component Type Replacement, Component Specification Repair, Material Item Re-Price & Assembly Update) across various asset domains such as building facilities, utilities, waterfront facilities, pavements, and specialized assets. Assemblies will be built from the TRACES MII Cost Book, modified, or custom-developed, with costs surveyed and adjusted to the Seattle, WA area.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: 5-year ordering period
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Solicitation Number: W9132T26RA003
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT
- Submission Method: Electronic via email to CERL-CT-QUOTES@usace.army.mil
- Evaluation Criteria: Highest Technically Rated with a Fair and Reasonable Price (HTR-FRP) approach. Non-price factors include Technical Knowledge, Experience, and Skills (most highly weighted), Quality Management Process, and Past Performance. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Eligibility: HUBZone small business concerns may receive a 10% price evaluation preference.
Key Attachments
Bidders must review the attached documents for full details:
- Solicitation - W9132T26RA003.pdf
- Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 1).pdf
- PWS Appendix A (Attachment 2).pdf
- IDIQ Pricing Spreadsheet (Attachment 3).xlsx (critical for pricing strategy)
- Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment 4).pdf
Interested Vendor Q&A
Questions must be submitted via email to Mr. Booker Jordan, Jr. at CERL-CT-QUOTES@usace.army.mil, referencing Solicitation W9132T26RA003 in the subject line. Answers and/or amendments will be posted not later than 10 calendar days prior to the proposal due date. Phone calls will not be accepted.