Architectural-Engineering (A-E) Services for Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Services for Various Locations within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New England District (NAE) mission boundaries (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, and RI) and other
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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) New England District (NAE) has issued a Sources Sought announcement for Architectural-Engineering (A-E) Services related to Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW). This is market research to identify interest and capabilities for a future Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). The NAE intends to award up to six contracts, with a minimum of three for small businesses, totaling up to $49,000,000 over five years. Responses are due by May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The A-E services will involve performing site inspections, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial designs, removal actions, and other related activities at HTRW sites. These sites are typically addressed through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Superfund Program, Department of Defense’s (DoD) Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Program, Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Program, and other Interagency Support Customers. Work must comply with DERP statute, CERCLA, EOs, NCP, and DoD/Army policies. Deliverables will require specific software proficiency, including Autodesk CADD, SPECSINTACT, MII, Primavera P6, MS Project, and ProjNet (DrChecks).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for future IDIQ A-E MATOC)
- NAICS: 541330 (Other Architect And Engineering Services), size standard $25,500,000
- Anticipated Awards: Up to six contracts (minimum three Small Business, up to three unrestricted)
- Total Value: Up to $49,000,000
- Duration: Not to exceed five years
- Location: Primarily New England states (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI), and other states within USACE North Atlantic Division’s (NAD) mission areas (NY, PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, WV, DC). Small business work primarily in New England.
- Anticipated Synopsis: Fall 2026
- Anticipated Award: Summer 2027
Set-Aside & Competition
This Sources Sought seeks interest from 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, Small Business (SB), and Large Business concerns. The future MATOC will consist of a mix of large and small businesses. Task orders within the MATOC may be restricted to specific small business categories (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, SB) based on complexity, value, and required expertise.
Response Requirements
Interested firms (large and small) must submit a capabilities package (max 25 pages, PDF) by May 28, 2026. The package should include:
- Firm details (name, address, POC, CAGE, UEI).
- Business classification.
- Proposed subcontractors and their roles.
- Firm and team size.
- General experience and specific HTRW capabilities (e.g., CERCLA process, investigations, risk assessments, remediation design, GIS, community outreach, CADD/MicroStation, specifications, cost estimates).
- Up to five project overviews (past 7 years) demonstrating capabilities.
- Small businesses must describe in-house capabilities and adherence to FAR 52.219-14 subcontracting limitations.
- Input on ability to participate in a $49M MATOC, executing $8M over five years.
- Responses to questions regarding dedicated federal business lines and staff.
Submission Details
- Due Date: May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Submission: Email PDF to Tyler Maryak at tyler.s.maryak@usace.army.mil.
- Note: This is for informational purposes only and not a request for proposals. No appointments or telephone calls will be accepted.