SYNOPSIS for Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for Architect Engineer Services - Inland Navigation and Water Resources Planning Services Huntington District USACE - W91237-26-R-A009

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Huntington District, is seeking Architect-Engineer (A-E) services for an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) focused on Inland Navigation and Water Resources Planning Services within the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD). This 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity has a total contract value not to exceed $20,000,000.00 over a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Responses are due June 1, 2026.

Scope of Work

The A-E services will encompass a broad range of activities including, but not limited to:

• Water resources planning, transportation system modeling, and economic impact analyses.
• Environmental impact assessments, biological assessments, and historic properties/cultural resources.
• Inland shallow draft and deep draft navigation planning, intermodal operations planning, and industrial/port site identification.
• Ecosystem restoration techniques, master planning, recreation demand modeling, and financial analysis.
• Development of feasibility reports and preliminary concept plans, community and site planning, and geospatial data management. All work must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Endangered Species Act.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for Architect-Engineer Services.
• Procurement Method: Brooks A-E Act (FAR Subpart 36.6).
• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services), size standard $16.5 million.
• Contract Ceiling: Not to exceed $20,000,000.00.
• Period of Performance: One (1) base year and four (4) one-year option periods.
• Task Orders: Negotiated firm-fixed price.
• Subcontracting: At least 50% of personnel costs for employees of the prime concern (FAR Clause 52.219-14(c)(1)).
• Quality Control: Corporate QCP required at award; task-specific QCP and Site Specific Safety and Health Plan (if site work) required for each task order.

Submission Requirements & Deadline

• Response Due Date: June 1, 2026.
• Submission Method: Electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module (www.piee.eb.mil). Reference solicitation number W9123726RA009.
• Required Forms: SF330 Part I and SF330 Part II.
• Registration: Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Evaluation Criteria

Selection will be based on demonstrated competence and qualifications, with criteria listed in descending order of importance:

• A. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: Relevant experience in water resources planning, environmental assessments, economic impact, transportation modeling, navigation planning, and ecosystem restoration.
• B. Professional Qualifications: Experience, education, registrations/licenses/certifications, and longevity of key personnel (e.g., Water Resources Planners, Economists, Ecologists, Landscape Architects, Archeologists, GIS Specialists).
• C. Past Performance: Similar work on DoW and other contracts, assessed via PPIRS and other verifiable sources.
• D. Capacity: Ability to perform approximately $4,000,000.00 in work per period, with adequate qualified personnel for multiple concurrent task orders.
• E. Knowledge of the Locality: Familiarity with the LRD geographical and ecological region and navigable commercial inland waterways in the United States.
• F. Equitable Distribution of DoD Contracts: Used as a tie-breaker among technically equal firms.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Katrina D. Lazare, Contract Specialist, at (304) 399-5183 or katrina.d.lazare@usace.army.mil.