Request for Information: Enhancing Sources Sought Notices for USACE Procurement

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This document 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 future construction project.

• Market Research: USACE is gathering information on industry capabilities, including small businesses (Small Business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB/EDWOSB).
• No Cost Reimbursement: No costs will be reimbursed for providing information.
• Future Procurement: Responding does not guarantee participation in any future procurement. Potential offerors must monitor SAM.gov for future solicitations.
• Acquisition Strategy: The government will determine the acquisition strategy based on responses.
• Subcontracting: Prospective subcontractors are encouraged to submit information for potential Small Business Participation Plans.
• Submission Method: Responses must be submitted only via an online Market Survey Form (link to be provided).
• Deadline: A specific deadline for responses will be provided (e.g., 24 March 2026 by 5:00 PM EDT).
• Preparation: Respondents are advised to prepare responses offline before completing the online form.
• Compliance: All future construction performance must adhere to EM 385-1-1, USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, and all applicable laws and regulations.

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 not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.

• Project Title: [Insert Full Project Title]
• Project Location: [Insert Project Site, City, State]
• NAICS Code: [Insert NAICS Code]
• PSC: [Insert PSC Code]
• Estimated Magnitude of Construction: [Insert Range]
• Anticipated Solicitation Issuance Date: [Insert Date, e.g., Q4 FY26]
• Estimated Duration: [Insert Calendar Days]
• Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-fixed price [design/build or design/bid/build]
• Anticipated Acquisition Method: [FAR Part 14, FAR Part 15 (Best Value Trade-off), or FAR Part 15 (LPTA)]
• High-Level Project Summary: [Concise description of the construction requirement and its purpose]
• Minimum Technical Requirements / Critical Features: [2-3 specific, complex, or high-risk features]
• CMMC Requirement: [Specify CMMC Level, e.g., Level 2 Self Certification]
• Other Known Challenges: [e.g., security access]

Respondents are requested to provide detailed information on:

• Corporate Information: Company name, address, UEI, Point of Contact, 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 narrative, interest in the project (Prime/Sub), teaming arrangements, and details on up to three (3) relevant past projects.

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

• Compliance & Regulatory Considerations: Responses regarding Project Labor Agreement (PLA) applicability (if estimated cost is $35M+) and current CMMC certification status.

• Anticipated Solicitation Issuance Date: [Insert Date]