Northwestern Division Crane Multiple-Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

Amendment / Modification

• Proposal Due Date Extended: The proposal submission deadline has been extended to February 6, 2026.

• Clarification of Submission Requirements: The section regarding "an outline of how the effort required by this solicitation will be assigned for performance within the offeror's corporate entity and among the proposed subcontractors" has been moved from Factor 3, Past Performance, to Factor 2, Technical Approach.

• Formatting: All changes are marked in red text within the document.

• Proposal Due Date

• Factor 2 (Technical Approach) - Submission Requirements

• Factor 3 (Past Performance) - Submission Requirements

• Bidders now have until February 6, 2026, to submit their proposals.

• The placement of a specific subcontracting information requirement has been clarified.

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation's "Solicitation Amendment Number" is 0002, effective December 22, 2025.

• The "Solicitation Number" is W912EF26RA004, dated November 20, 2025.

• This amendment revises qualifications and certifications for the Designer of Record, allowing for more flexible standards.

• The timeframe for relevant past performance projects has been extended from seven to ten years.

• Clarifies conditions under which an Offeror must provide written consent for the disclosure of a major subcontractor's past performance.

• All changes are indicated in red text within the document.

• Qualifications and certifications for the Designer of Record.

• Past performance project timeframe.

• Disclosure of major subcontractor past performance.

• No explicit impact on proposal deadlines or submission rules is stated, but offerors should note the extended past performance timeframe and the clarification on subcontractor data disclosure.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Number 0001) to Solicitation W912EF26RA0040001, dated 20 NOV 2025, clarifies project submission requirements for offerors.

Key clarifications include:

• A maximum of eight (8) total projects are allowed for the prime contractor and all major subcontractors combined.
• Projects must have been awarded within the past seven (7) years or be currently in performance.
• Both Government and commercial contracts are acceptable.
• All changes are indicated in red text within the document.

This amendment primarily affects the project submission requirements. Specific sections are not explicitly detailed, but the changes are indicated in red text throughout the document.

This amendment clarifies submission requirements related to project experience. Offerors should ensure their submissions adhere to the updated criteria regarding the number of projects, award dates, and contract types.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0), used to evaluate a contractor's performance on a specific project. It is intended to be completed by the client or end-user to provide feedback on the contractor's work.

• Contractor Information: Details about the firm, including name, address, contact information, CAGE code, and DUNS number. It also captures whether the contractor acted as a prime, subcontractor, or joint venture.
• Contract Information: Specifics about the contract, such as contract number, type (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, etc.), title, location, award date, completion dates, and original/final contract prices.
• Project Description: A section to describe the complexity of the work and its relevance to the project being submitted for evaluation.
• Client Information: Details about the client providing the feedback, including name, title, contact information, and their role in the project.
• Ratings and Definitions: Appendix D provides definitions for performance ratings ranging from (E) Exceptional to (U) Unsatisfactory, along with (N) Not Applicable. These ratings are used to evaluate various aspects of the contractor's performance.
• Evaluation Sections: The questionnaire includes detailed sections for evaluating performance in areas such as Quality, Schedule/Timeliness, Customer Satisfaction, Management/Personnel/Labor, Cost/Financial Management, Safety/Security, and General aspects.
• Remarks: Space is provided for additional comments, including specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or any indications of financial problems or contract terminations.

This form is crucial for bidders as it is the tool used by past clients to assess their performance. A strong, positive evaluation on this questionnaire can significantly influence a government agency's decision in awarding future contracts. Bidders should understand the criteria and rating scales used to ensure they are meeting or exceeding client expectations on current projects.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN – ENCL 4," is a required plan for all Offerors (both large and small businesses) to complete. It requires Offerors to propose the level of participation of small businesses (as a small business prime and/or small business sub-contractors) in the performance of the acquisition, relative to the objectives/goals set forth in the evaluation of this area.

• Prime Offeror Categories: Offerors must check applicable size and categories for the PRIME offeror (e.g., Large Prime, Small Business Prime, Historically Black Colleges or Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB Zone) Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)).
• Total Percentage of Work: Offerors must submit the total combined percentage of work to be performed by both large and small businesses, including work performed by Prime and Sub-contractors. This section includes fields to input the percentage and dollar amount planned for Large Business and Small Business, ensuring the total equals 100%.
• Subcategory Participation: Offerors must indicate the total percentage of participation to be performed by each type of subcategory small business (e.g., SDB, HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HBCU/MI). Note that SDVOSBs are also VOSBs automatically, but not vice-versa.
• Principle Supplies/Services: Offerors must list the principle supplies/services to be performed by Small Businesses, identifying the company name and the type of service/supply for various categories (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUB Zone, VOSB, SDVO, HBCU/MI).
• Commitment Description: Offerors must describe the extent of their commitment to use small businesses, detailing the types of commitments (e.g., small business prime, written contract, verbal, joint venturing, mentor-protégé).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand and fulfill the small business participation requirements of the opportunity. Accurate completion and submission of this plan will likely be a factor in the evaluation of proposals. Bidders must carefully consider their small business utilization strategy and accurately report their planned participation across various categories.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for crane replacement and rehabilitation for the USACE Northwestern Division. The MATOC and Task Order 0001 will be awarded based on the best value to the Government using a Best Value Trade-Off source selection process.

Task Orders will primarily involve providing new cranes, hoists, and lifting devices, or the rehabilitation, repair, replacement, and/or upgrading of worn components of crane systems. This includes a wide range of crane types (overhead bridge, gantry, underhung monorail, pedestal, derrick) and related equipment. Work may also include metals-based paint, asbestos, and hazardous material removal, painting, final inspections, and testing services. Project locations are within the states of Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.

• Contract Type: Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

• Base Period: 3 years

• Option Period: One 2-year option period

• Total Contract Capacity: Not to exceed $499,320,000 shared among awardees.

• Minimum Guarantee per Awardee: $10,000

• Minimum Task Order Value: $2,500

• Maximum Task Order Value: $50,000,000

• Contract Award: Up to five IDIQ contracts will be awarded.

• Task Orders may be Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build.

• Task Orders will primarily be firm-fixed-price, but may be Time and Materials (T&M) or Labor Hour if necessary.

• Two-phase source selection process.

• Phase One: Evaluation of Qualifications & Certifications, Technical Approach, and Past Performance. The top five most qualified firms will be selected for Phase Two.

• Phase Two: Evaluation of Work Plan, Small Business Participation, and Price. Proposals will be evaluated on a best-value basis.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Offer Due Date: 09 JAN 2026, 02:00 PM

• No specific set-aside is mentioned for the MATOC award itself, but Task Orders may be awarded as Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build.

• Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) may be required at the Task Order level.

• Offerors must submit proposals electronically.

• Bid Guarantee is required (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less).