SYNOPSIS for Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for Architect Engineer Services - Inland Navigation and Water Resources Planning Services Huntington District USACE - W91237-26-R-A009
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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), Huntington District, is seeking Architect-Engineer (A-E) services for Inland Navigation and Water Resources Planning within the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD). This is a Small Business Set-Aside for an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a maximum value of $20 million. SF330 submissions are due by June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The A-E services will encompass a broad range of activities related to water resources planning, transportation system modeling, economic and social impact analyses, environmental impact assessments, and various engineering and architectural planning tasks. Key areas include:
- Water resources planning and watershed planning
- Environmental impact assessments and biological assessments
- Economic impact analyses, freight transportation rate/cost analyses, and regional economic forecasting
- Transportation system modeling, intermodal operations planning, and navigation externality analysis
- Historic properties and cultural resources studies
- Development of feasibility level/preliminary concept plans and master planning
- Geospatial data interpretation, database management, and public involvement programs. All work must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Endangered Species Act.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for Architect-Engineer Services
- Duration: One (1) base year and four (4) one-year option periods
- Maximum Value: Not to exceed $20,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Small Business Only
- NAICS: 541330 ($16.5 Million size standard)
- Submission Due: June 1, 2026, by 8:00 PM ET
- Published: May 8, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
Firms will be selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications, with criteria listed in descending order of importance:
- Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: Demonstrated experience in areas like water resources planning, environmental impact assessments, economic impact analyses, and transportation system modeling.
- Professional Qualifications: Relevant experience, education, registrations/licenses, and longevity of key personnel (e.g., Water Resources Planners, Economists, Ecologists, Engineers).
- Past Performance: Demonstrated performance on similar work, including cost control, quality, independence, and schedule compliance, primarily from PPIRS.
- Capacity: Ability to perform approximately $4,000,000.00 in work annually, managing multiple concurrent task orders.
- Knowledge of the Locality: Familiarity with the geographical and ecological region within the LRD and navigable commercial inland waterways in the U.S.
- Equitable Distribution of DoD Contracts: Used as a tie-breaker among technically equal firms.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit SF330 Part I and SF330 Part II electronically through the PIEE Solicitation Module (www.piee.eb.mil), referencing solicitation number W9123726RA009. Firms must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of submission. No paper copies or alternative electronic submissions will be accepted.
Contact: Katrina D. Lazare, katrina.d.lazare@usace.army.mil.