Request for Information: Enhancing Sources Sought Notices for USACE Procurement

Sources Sought Notice

This document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to conduct market research for the [Project Title] project. The purpose is to identify interested and qualified businesses and to inform the acquisition strategy. This is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals.

• Project Title: [Insert Full Project Title]
• Project Location: [Insert Project Site, City, State]
• NAICS Code: [Insert NAICS Code, e.g., 236220]
• PSC: [Insert PSC Code, e.g., Y1AA]
• Estimated Magnitude of Construction: [Insert the Estimated Magnitude of Construction]
• Anticipated Solicitation Issuance Date: [Insert the Solicitation Advertisement Date, e.g., Q4 FY26 or September 2026]
• Estimated duration of the project: [Insert Estimated Calendar Days, e.g., 850 calendar days]
• Anticipated Contract Type: Competitive, firm-fixed price [design/build or design/bid/build] contract.
• Anticipated Acquisition Method: [FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding, FAR Part 15, Negotiated Procurement using “Best Value” trade-off process, or FAR Part 15, Negotiated Procurement using “Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable”]
• High-Level Project Summary: [Description of what is being built and its general purpose.]
• Minimum Technical Requirements / Critical Features of Work: [2-3 specific, complex, or high-risk features of the work.]
• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Requirement: [CMMC certification level required.]
• Other Known Challenges: [e.g., security access.]

Respondents are requested to provide detailed information on:

• Corporate Information: Company name, address, UEI, POC, socioeconomic status.

• Geographic Performance Area: Regions where the company normally performs construction.

• Bonding and Financial Capacity: Total and per-project bonding capacity.

• Relevant Experience: Capabilities related to the project, interest in the project, and details on up to three (3) relevant prime contractor projects completed in the last seven (7) years.

• Market Feedback: Potential risks, challenges, or concerns.

• Compliance & Regulatory Considerations: Information regarding Project Labor Agreements (PLA) and current CMMC certification status.

• Responses are critical for planning and decision-making.

• This is a Market Survey; no contract will be awarded from this notice.

Sources Sought Notice

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for market research purposes. It is not a solicitation for proposals or bids, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The purpose is to identify qualified and interested businesses capable of performing a construction project.

• Market Research Only: This notice is for information gathering and does not guarantee a future solicitation.

• No Reimbursement: Costs associated with responding are not reimbursable.

• Future Solicitations: If a solicitation is released, it will be announced on SAM.gov. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates.

• Acquisition Strategy: The government will determine the acquisition strategy based on responses and other market research.

• Small Business Focus: The notice seeks to understand the capabilities of Small Businesses, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, and WOSB/EDWOSB firms. All are encouraged to respond.

• Prior Government Work: Not required for response, but all construction must comply with EM 385-1-1 and other applicable laws and regulations.

• Subcontracting Opportunities: Prospective subcontractors are encouraged to submit information for potential Small Business Participation Plans.

• Method: Responses must be submitted ONLY via the official online Market Survey Form. Email or other methods will not be accepted.

• Deadline: Responses must be submitted by [Insert Date and Time, e.g., 24 March 2026 by 5:00 PM EDT].

• Link: [Insert MS Forms URL Here]

• Preparation: It is recommended to prepare responses and gather required documentation offline before starting the online form.