Sources Sought Notice for Master Planning Architect-Engineer Multiple Award Task Order Contracts for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District
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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 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified firms for potential Master Planning Architect-Engineer (A-E) Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs). This market research aims to understand industry capabilities for comprehensive A-E services supporting military design missions. Responses are due by April 5, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
USACE Baltimore District contemplates awarding up to six (6) MATOCs with a shared capacity of $50,000,000.00 over a five-year period. The primary geographic area is within the contiguous United States portion of the USACE North Atlantic Division (NAD) Military Division boundaries, with incidental utilization possible in other US and overseas NAD locations. Services include:
- Installation Master Planning: Preparation and update of Real Property Development Plans (RPDP), Installation Master Plans (IMP), and supporting component plans (ICRMP, INRMP, IEP, Transportation Plans, MIRC).
- Technical Planning: Development of Design Guides and Installation Planning Standards (IPS).
- Transportation Planning: Management Plans (TMP), traffic studies, mobility assessments.
- Execution Activities: Planning charrettes, MILCON programming (DD Form 1391), Economic Analyses (EA).
- Integrated Planning & Asset Management: Application of ASIP, RPLANS, PRISMS, and integration with enterprise asset management systems (GFEBS, NexGen IT, iNFADS, SMS tools).
- Engineering, Design, & Environmental Services: Plans, specifications, design-build RFPs, cost estimates, surveys, NEPA documentation, NHPA compliance, hazardous materials investigations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (for potential MATOCs)
- Duration: Five (5) years from date of award (for future MATOCs)
- Value: Shared capacity of $50,000,000.00 (for future MATOCs)
- NAICS: 541330 – Engineering Services ($25.5M size standard)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research, encourages small and large businesses)
- Response Due: April 5, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should submit a Capabilities Statement (max 10 pages, PDF) addressing:
- Basic company information (name, address, POC, CAGE, UEI).
- SAM registration status.
- Applicable small business categories.
- Interest as a Prime or Subcontractor.
- General description of services and 2-3 relevant example projects (past 6 years) with references.
- Geographic support range. Email submissions to KennedyLuther.S.Vila@usace.army.mil and Aaron.G.Jones@usace.army.mil, referencing notice W912DR26RA036.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY and not a request for proposal. No award will be made from this notice, and the Government will not reimburse costs incurred for participation. This is solely for market research to determine an appropriate acquisition strategy.