Sources Sought IDC for Barges and Non-self-propelled Floating Plant
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), specifically the Marine Design Center (MDC), has issued a Sources Sought Notice (W912BU26X3596) for an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) / Architect-Engineering (A-E) IDIQ. This market research aims to identify qualified firms capable of providing Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Design support for the USACE fleet of Barges and Non-self-propelled Floating Plant. The anticipated contract capacity is $20,000,000 over a 5-year ordering period. Responses are due by June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary work involves furnishing all necessary services for barges and non-self-propelled floating plant, including:
- Investigations and studies
- Design and engineering
- Computer-aided drafting (CAD)
- Contract specification writing
- Cost estimating
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (W912BU26X3596) for an A-E IDIQ
- Duration: 5-year ordering period
- Anticipated Capacity: $20,000,000
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Published: May 27, 2026, 07:00 PM ET
Evaluation
This notice is for informational and market research purposes only. Responses will be used to gauge industry capabilities and inform future acquisition strategies. This is NOT a Request for Proposals, Quotations, or Bids, and NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should refer to the attached notice for more information and submission instructions. For questions, contact Charles Blackwell at charles.j.blackwell@usace.army.mil or 215-656-3241, or Cheley Auguste at Cheley.Auguste@usace.army.mil.