Small Business Construction MATOC

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to Solicitation W912WJ26RA007.

• Attachment C, Section 9.1.1 (Prices): Clarifies requirements for the Price Proposal Breakdown, emphasizing that it must be offeror-derived and does not require a pre-formatted WBS from the government. It also confirms that Attachment A (Prime Binding Rates Excel Sheet) should be used for pricing documents, not a custom template.

• Door Schedule (A-601): Provides clarifications on frame types for specific doors and confirms that door 32A.1 should be a hollow metal door with a painted finish.

• Evaluation of Offers (Attachment C): Clarifies that project information for CPARS reports should include contract number, place of performance, and DUNS number (or UEI number as requested in a later RFI). It also confirms that offerors should provide narrative descriptions of projects and associated performance questionnaires.

• Project Manager Requirement: Confirms that the Project Manager must hold an active PE or RA license, but does not limit the employer of this individual to the prime contractor.

• Seed Project Roles: Confirms that for the seed project, offerors must include a Superintendent, SSHO, and CQC Manager for pricing.

• No changes to proposal deadlines or submission rules are indicated.

• Clarifications provided may impact how offerors structure their price proposals, past performance submissions, and team qualifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Design-Bid-Build construction projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, requires vertical and horizontal construction services. The contract will have a five-year ordering period and a total contract value not to exceed $90,000,000 for the entire MATOC pool. The government intends to award up to five (5) contracts to small businesses that demonstrate the best overall value. The work will primarily be located within the New England District's geographical boundaries (VT, ME, NH, MA, RI, CT) and New York, but may also be used within the rest of the USACE North Atlantic Division Region and continental United States. Task Orders will typically range from $500,000 to $10 million, but smaller or larger orders may be awarded.

• The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, new construction, rehabilitation, renovation, repair, modification, alterations, and/or preventative maintenance for vertical and horizontal construction projects.

• Specific areas include Building Construction & Renovation, Mechanical/HVAC, Roofing & Building Envelope Repair, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP), and Horizontal Construction.

• Contractors must comply with General Requirements and use United Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).

• Contract Type: Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction Contract.

• Period of Performance: Five (5) year ordering period.

• Estimated Total Contract Value: $90,000,000 for the MATOC pool.

• Minimum Guarantee: $10,000 per awardee over the life of the contract.

• Contract Type for Task Orders: Firm Fixed Price.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically.

• Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.

• Original Bid Guarantees (Bid Bonds) are required.

• Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted via email no later than one week prior to the proposal due date.

• The basis of award is best value trade-off.

• Proposal Due Date: February 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time.

• This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• The NAICS code is 236220 with a size standard of $45 million.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are NOT required for the IDIQ submission but will be required for task orders.

• Wage determinations will be incorporated and must be used for task orders and modifications.

• Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via SAM.gov.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0004) provides responses to Request for Information (RFIs) related to Solicitation W912WJ26RA007.

• Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications: Clarified that if submission is required with the proposal, it should be included in Volume II. Responses to Amendment 2 Question 15 are referenced.
• Past Performance Narratives: Offerors may include an introductory page within the 20-page limit.
• Hollow Metal Doors: Exterior door frames are not required. Interior metal doors and frames should be Level 1 Standard Duty Doors (08 11 13 - 2.1.1.1). Level 2 steel frames, continuously welded frames are required (08 11 13 = 2.6, 2.6.1).
• Door Manufacturer Approval: Not a requirement; doors and frames must meet contract document specifications.
• Wood Doors: To be factory finished, matching Wilsonart Boardwalk Oak 7983 (See Drawings; Sheet I-001 Note 6).
• STC Rated Openings: No preferred manufacturer is required.
• Door Hardware: USACE does not specify manufactured products. Specific sections for Hinges (08 71 00 - 2.3.1) and Mortise Locks and Latches (08 71 00 - 2.3.5.1) are referenced. Hardware Sets 1, 2, 4, and 5 are specified by function/hardware set. Finishes are detailed in (08 71 00 - 2.5).
• Demolition: Existing furniture/equipment needs to be removed and demolished (Sheet note #8, AD101).
• Relocation/Reinstallation: No existing furniture/equipment needs relocation or reinstallation.
• Working Restrictions: No restrictions with occupied spaces adjacent to the work area.
• Temporary Heating/Cooling: Demolition will result in no heating/cooling; contractor must provide temporary heating as required.
• Interior Signage: Interior signage is not required, despite being listed in Section 10 14 00.
• Finish Schedule (A-101): North walls of rooms 32, 30A, 30B, and 30C will have PNT1 finish, not CPT1.

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. No changes to proposal deadlines or evaluation factors are indicated.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to the solicitation.

• Section 01 00 00 General Requirements, Paragraph 6.1 (Contractor Personnel and Qualifications): The government will not waive the requirement for Project Managers to have a college degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management, and to be a registered Architect or Engineer. Experience requirements will be retained.
• Section 100000 - 6.1 Sub b: The requirement for Project Managers to have professional design registration (RA/PE) is confirmed.
• Section 100000 - 6.2: The Site Superintendent cannot also serve as the CQC Manager.
• Section 100000 - 6.3: The Site Superintendent cannot also serve as the SSHO.
• Attachment C - Section 8.1 (Relevant Project Submissions): The seven-year period for determining relevant project submissions will continue to be measured from the initial solicitation date.
• Attachment C - Section 8.2 (Product Criteria): Projects consisting of additions and/or renovations can receive a "Relevant" or higher rating.
• Sample Task Order Duration: The period of performance for the sample task order is assumed to be 365 days.

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated, beyond the clarifications provided in the RFIs.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to the solicitation. Key changes and clarifications include:

• Project Manager Qualifications: The requirement for the Project Manager to hold a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) registration will not be waived. The Government requires highly qualified Project Managers.
• Bid Bonds: Bid bonds are only required for Task Orders, not for the initial IDIQ proposal submission. Performance and Payment Bonds are also not required for the IDIQ submission but will be required for task orders.
• DFARS Clause 252.215-7009 Proposal Adequacy Checklist: This clause will only apply to Task Orders where certified cost or pricing data is required.
• Sample Task Order: The sample task order is for evaluation purposes only and will not be awarded.
• Past Performance: Projects must be 100% complete at the time of the original solicitation date to meet the recency requirement for past performance references.
• Wage Determination: For the Sample Task Order, the wage determination can be found at: https://sam.gov/wage-determination/MA20250001/15
• Price Proposal Breakdown: An Excel spreadsheet for the Sample Task Order Price Proposal Breakdown was posted as Attachment_A_Prime_Binding_Rates_Excel_Sheet.
• Certificate of Corporate Authority: A format for this requirement can be found in Amendment 0002_Attachment 2_Certificate of Corporate Authority.
• Representations and Certifications: Offerors should submit a copy with their proposal or ensure it is fully completed in their SAM.gov record.

Various sections of the solicitation have been clarified or modified based on the RFIs, including requirements for Project Managers, bid bonds, proposal adequacy, past performance, and submission formats.

This amendment clarifies requirements and provides responses to RFIs, which may impact how offerors prepare their proposals. Key deadlines and evaluation factors remain unchanged unless explicitly stated otherwise. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain in full force and effect.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0003) provides responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to Solicitation W912WJ26RA007. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Key changes and clarifications include:

• Buy American Clauses: The dollar amount of each task order will determine whether FAR 52.225-9 (Buy American-Construction Materials) or FAR 52.225-11 (Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements) applies, in accordance with FAR Part 25 thresholds.
• Past Performance (JV Experience): Past performance submissions from a prior joint venture (JV) where the Offeror was a partner will be accepted, even if the Offeror is not proposing as a JV. Offerors must clearly articulate the work performed and other required elements.
• Past Performance (Subcontractor Value): Offerors should clearly articulate the value of work performed by subcontractors to allow the Government to analyze the magnitude of work performed by prime versus subcontractors. Subcontractor trade designation is sufficient.
• Past Performance (Specialized Features): Offerors have the discretion to highlight any design and construction features they deem noteworthy or worth presenting.
• Proposal Submission Format: The Government will now accept Volume 1 submissions in PDF format to alleviate formatting issues. Offerors must still submit native file formats for all files, in addition to the PDF formats.
• Joint Venture Experience: When evaluating a joint venture, the Government must consider work done and qualifications held individually by each partner. Past performance experience must be submitted for both firms in the JV if the JV entity itself does not have experience.

Primarily affects Section 00 72 00 (Procurement and Contracting Requirements) and the "Evaluation of Offers" section (specifically Volume I - Factor 1 - Past Performance).

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission rules were indicated, beyond the acceptance of PDF format for Volume 1. Offerors are reminded to acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Determination and Findings (D&F) requesting consolidation for a Small Construction Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, proposes to solicit offers for this MATOC to support construction needs primarily for the District’s Military and Interagency Programs across the New England District and North Atlantic Division Area of Responsibility (AOR). The MATOC will cover Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (SRM), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), new Military Construction (MILCON), and Unspecified Minor Military Construction (UMMC) projects.

• The MATOC will provide full-service construction of real property facilities and/or their systems and components.

• Project sizes will range from the simplified acquisition threshold up to approximately $10M.

• The MATOC is not intended to support Design-Build (DB) project requirements; a separate DB MATOC is being solicited for those needs.

• Construction projects will be performed at two or more discrete sites within the New England District AOR (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York) and potentially throughout the North Atlantic Division AOR (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia).

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

• Total Shared Capacity: Not to exceed $90,000,000

• Period of Performance: Five (5) years

• Task Orders: Firm fixed-price, to be competed among MATOC awardees.

• Anticipated Awards: Up to five (5) IDIQ contracts will be awarded.

• This document is a D&F supporting consolidation, not the solicitation itself. Specific submission and evaluation criteria will be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation.

• This procurement will be set-aside for Small Business interests.

• Market research indicates at least seven (7) small business firms are qualified.

• The procurement is open to all competition between all small business entities, including Women-Owned, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned.

• The consolidation is deemed necessary and justified to improve procurement timelines (estimated 4-6 months shorter), enhance cost efficiency (estimated 2.5% administrative cost savings), improve quality performance, and ensure timely response to emerging and unforeseen requirements, especially given uncertain budgetary climates and late-year funding.

• The MATOC approach supports the District's aggressive small business goals.