Sources Sought Notice for Architect-Engineer Indefinite Quantity (A-E IDIQ) Contract for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Design in support for fleet of inland and coastal vessels.
Overview
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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), Philadelphia District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice (W912BU26X3595) for an Architect-Engineer Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (A-E IDIQ) Contract. This contract will provide Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Design Services for the USACE fleet of inland and coastal vessels. The anticipated contract capacity is $20,000,000 over a 5-year ordering period, with individual task orders ranging from $50,000 to $2,000,000. This is for informational purposes only; no solicitation is currently available. Responses are due April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The A-E IDIQ will cover multidisciplined engineering services for concept design, preliminary design, detailed (final) design, and related studies, analysis, and reports for various inland and coastal vessels across the United States. Work will primarily be performed at the contractor's offices, supporting the USACE Marine Design Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Vessel types include:
- Inland River Vessels: Push Boats, Towboats, Work Boats.
- Harbor/Coastwise Vessels: High-speed craft, hydrographic survey vessels, tugboats, debris collectors, wicket lifters, new technology craft, multi-hull craft, ice-strengthened vessels, and self-propelled vessels under 150 ft LWL (excluding barges).
Potential task orders may involve: Feasibility studies, Naval Architecture, Vessel Stability Analyses, Marine Engineering (including electrical and hybrid power systems), Ballast Water Treatment design, regulatory compliance, vessel overhauls, energy efficiency optimization, propulsion systems, structural modeling, CFD analyses, tank testing, sea keeping, dynamic positioning, acoustic/vibration engineering, crane/hydraulic system design, concept to detailed design, cost estimates, laser scans, inspections, shipyard support, and sea trials.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (A-E IDIQ)
- Duration: 5-year ordering period (expected award early 2027)
- Capacity: $20,000,000 total
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine small business capability)
- NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services (Small Business Size Standard: $47,000,000.00)
- PSC Code: C216 – Architect and Engineering- General: Marine Engineering
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, by 12:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 11, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must provide:
- Company Name, CAGE Code/UEI, Business Size/Classification.
- Statement of Capability/Qualifications.
- Statement of Experience (last 5 years) related to inland/coastal vessels.
- List of relevant projects (last 5 years) detailing self-performed vs. subcontractor work.
- Small businesses must address FAR 52.219-14.
Submissions are electronic only, via email to Grace McMullen (grace.c.mcmullen@usace.army.mil) and Anastasia Moffatt (anastasia.e.moffatt@usace.army.mil), referencing notice ID W912BU26X3595.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals, quotations, or bids. No solicitation is currently available. Responses will not be paid for and do not guarantee future participation. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted; questions must be submitted via email. Registration in SAM is required for potential contractors.