Sources Sought for HURREVAC O&M
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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 Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District (NAB) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify interested and capable sources for the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of HURREVAC, a critical hurricane evacuation and real-time data analysis tool managed by FEMA/USACE. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are due by January 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 12 months of O&M services for HURREVAC, which assists government emergency managers in tracking hurricanes and making evacuation decisions. Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining continual verification and monitoring of data sources (e.g., hurricane advisory files, storm surge, rainfall data).
- Monitoring system performance to achieve 99% uptime during hurricane season.
- Updating database files, including hurricane tracking error values and evacuation study data.
- Operating and maintaining the user base and authentication, providing 24-hour technical support during active tropical systems.
- Maintaining primary and secondary backup personnel with expertise in program coding and system support.
- Maintaining database hosting capabilities for RtePM, a transportation model.
- Coordinating with USACE and FEMA to resolve issues and document actions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Competitive, Firm-Fixed-Price services contract
- Duration: 12 months from award date
- Product Service Code: DC10 (Data Center Services)
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a $34M size standard
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: January 13, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should email responses to Sharon L. Alexander (Sharon.L.Alexander@usace.army.mil) and Angela Padua (Angela.S.Padua@usace.army.mil), referencing notice number W912DR26X1B3C. Submissions must include company information, a capabilities statement (2-3 relevant projects within 10 years), and business type (e.g., SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, LB). Responses will inform acquisition decisions; telephone inquiries are not accepted.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The government is seeking information from Small Businesses (SB), Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Large businesses are also permitted to respond. Vendors must be registered in SAM prior to any potential award.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Responses are not offers and will not form a binding contract.