Synopsis: Unrestricted Architect-Engineering (A-E) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contact (MATOC) to Perform General Engineering and Design Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a synopsis for an unrestricted Architect-Engineering (A-E) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) to perform General Engineering and Design Services for larger or more complex projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - New England District (CENAE) plans to award up to five (5) separate A-E IDIQ contracts. The total shared capacity of the MATOC is $180,000,000. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330. Work will primarily be performed within the boundaries of the USACE New England District (ME, MA, NH, CT, VT, RI, and NY), but could also include other states and districts covered by the USACE North Atlantic Division's (NAD) mission areas. The contracts will have a five-year ordering period, with awards anticipated in May 2027. The minimum guarantee per firm is $10,000.

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, various engineering, design, and/or construction services for larger or more complex projects. This includes new construction projects valued at > $15M, construction projects authorized under Military Construction – Army (MCA) and Air Force (MCAF) with A-E fees expected to exceed > $1M, complex or specialized facilities (e.g., medical or research facilities), and new civil works flood risk reduction facilities. Specific services include design of new and renovated structures, military building and site design, general site engineering, master planning, planning and design for civil works infrastructure, environmental engineering, value engineering, project scheduling, modeling of coastal and inland waterways, diagnostics, assessments, site investigation, and historical preservation. Deliverables include design drawings, technical specifications, construction cost estimates, design and construction schedules, design analyses, engineering calculations, design-build requests for proposal, conceptual designs, planning studies, engineering studies, LEED project documentation, commissioning reports, and value engineering studies. Software requirements include Microstation or Autodesk CADD, Autodesk Revit, SPECSINTACT, MII, Primavera P6, MS Project, and ProjNet (DrChecks).

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

• Period of Performance: Five-year ordering period

• Estimated Total Capacity: $180,000,000

• Minimum Guarantee: $10,000 per firm

• Submission Deadline: 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on 5 June 2026.

• Submission Method: Electronically through the Army's Electronic File Sharing Service, PIEE (https://piee.eb.mil/).

• Required Document: SF 330 (Parts I and II for prime firm, joint ventures, and subcontractors).

• Evaluation Criteria (Primary):

  • (a) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence
  • (b) Professional Qualifications
  • (c) Work Management and Teaming
  • (d) Past Performance
  • (e) Capacity
  • (f) Knowledge of the Locality

• Evaluation Criteria (Secondary/Tie-breakers):

  • (g) Geographic Proximity
  • (h) Extent of Participation of Small Business concerns
  • (i) Volume of DoD A-E Contract Awards

This is an unrestricted solicitation. However, any other-than-small business selected must comply with FAR 52.219-9 Alt II and submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Small business goals will be set for Small Business Programs (Small Business, WOSB, SDVOSB, SDB, HUBZone).

• Task orders will be selected in accordance with USACE Alert 21-013.
• Firms must demonstrate experience in specific areas such as vertical construction, military construction, civil works flood risk reduction, large/complex facilities, and commissioning.
• Key personnel resume requirements are detailed, including specific roles and registration requirements.
• Past performance will be evaluated using CPARS reports or Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs).
• Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.
• File naming conventions and size limitations are specified for electronic submissions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Joint Venture Procedure" and specifies the required information for joint ventures to demonstrate compliance with FAR Part 19 regulations. It details the content that must be included in a joint venture agreement submission.

• A fully executed copy of the Joint Venture agreement.
• Specific information to be included in the agreement, such as:
  • Business ownership, capital contribution, and profit/loss sharing.
  • Management approach, including project control and custody of assets.
  • Decision-making structure and control over work performance.
  • Identification of Key Personnel authorized to bind the joint venture and procure labor/materials.
  • Identification of personnel responsible for financial management, bookkeeping, and tax payments.
  • Identification of persons providing facilities (e.g., office supplies, telephone).
  • Identification of personnel with overall control of the joint venture.

Bidders intending to form a joint venture must ensure their agreement and submission include all the specified information to meet regulatory requirements and be eligible for contract award. The document also requires clarification on whether Key Personnel are employees of the joint venture parties or hired by the joint venture.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Appendix D, the NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), Form PPQ-0. It is designed to collect detailed past performance information from clients regarding a contractor's work on previous projects. This questionnaire is used by the government to evaluate a contractor's performance risk for future solicitations.

• Contractor Information: Fields for firm name, CAGE code, DUNS number, address, and contact information.
• Work Performed As: Details on whether the contractor was a prime, sub-contractor, joint venture, etc., and the percentage of work performed.
• Contract Information: Contract number, type, title, award and completion dates, and original and final contract costs.
• Project Description: Assessment of work complexity and relevance to the current submission.
• Client Information: Client contact details and their role in the project.
• Adjective Ratings: A standardized rating scale (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable) with definitions for evaluating performance across various categories.
• Performance Categories: Specific areas rated include Quality, Schedule/Timeliness, Customer Satisfaction, Management/Personnel/Labor, Cost/Financial Management, Safety/Security, and General.
• Narrative Remarks: Space for detailed comments on strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other factors impacting performance risk.

Bidders will likely need to provide this form to their past clients to complete and submit. The completed questionnaire will be used by the government to assess the bidder's past performance, which is a critical factor in source selection. The detailed rating categories and the request for narrative comments indicate that thorough and positive client feedback is essential for a strong past performance evaluation.

Other / Unclassified

This memorandum, dated April 14, 2021, updates procedures for selecting task orders under Architect-Engineer (A-E) Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). It rescinds and replaces a previous policy memorandum from March 2020.

This document outlines the procedures for how USACE selects A-E contractors for task orders issued under Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs). Key aspects for potential bidders include:

• Applicability: Applies to all USACE elements for A-E Brooks Act selections under IDCs.
• Definitions: Clarifies terms like Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC), and Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC).
• Implementation: Procedures apply to new MATOCs awarded after March 3, 2020. Existing IDCs are generally not affected unless changes are minor.
• Base Contracts: Details requirements for awarding SATOCs and MATOCs, emphasizing the need to select at least three firms for MATOCs and avoiding overly broad scopes.
• Annual SF 330 Updates: Encourages A-E firms to update their SF 330 forms annually to reflect recent projects and personnel changes.
• Task Order Selection Procedures: Describes the process for selecting task orders from MATOCs, including:
  • Selection Board Composition based on task order value.
  • Task Order Requirement Notice (TORN) process, which may include a request for supplemental information (limited to three pages) or an alternate process using existing SF 330s.
  • Evaluation criteria and the development of a selection memorandum.
  • Notification and debriefing procedures for unsuccessful offerors on task orders over $5.5M.
• Updates: The Engineer Pamphlet (EP) 715-1-7 and USACE Acquisition Instruction (UAI) will be updated to reflect these procedures.
• Points of Contact: Provides contact information for questions.