Sources Sought Notice for Architect-Engineer Indefinite Quantity (A-E IDIQ) Contract for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Design in support for fleet of inland and coastal vessels.

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This document is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. It is not a Request for Proposals, Quotations, or Bids. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Marine Design Center is seeking information to determine the interest, availability, and capability of small businesses for an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for Architect-Engineering Services. These services will support the USACE fleet of inland and coastal vessels.

• Procurement Focus: Architect-Engineering Services for inland and coastal vessels.
• NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services (Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture).
• Small Business Size Standard: $47,000,000.00.
• PSC Code: C216 – Architect and Engineering- General: Marine Engineering.
• Contracting Intent: Award of one IDC expected in early 2027 with a 5-year ordering period and a total capacity of $20M. Individual Task Orders will range from approximately $50k to $2M.
• Work Location: Primarily at the firm's offices, in support of the Marine Design Center in Philadelphia, PA.
• Vessel Types: Includes inland river vessels (push boats, towboats, work boats, etc.), harbor and coastwise vessels, high-speed craft, hydrographic survey vessels, tugboats, debris collectors, wicket lifters, and new technology craft.
• Potential Task Orders: Feasibility studies, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, various design and analysis tasks (structural, CFD, tank testing, etc.), regulatory compliance, vessel overhauls, maintenance processes, and inspections.
• Submission Requirements: Interested businesses must provide Name, CAGE Code/UEI, Business Size (Small/Large), Business Classification (if applicable), statement of capability and qualifications, statement of experience with similar vessels within the last five years, and a list of relevant projects. Submissions are limited to five (5) pages.
• Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Specific registrations are required for Services Disabled/Veterans Owned Businesses.
• Response Deadline: Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 1200 EDT.
• Submission Method: Electronically via email to Grace McMullen and Anastasia Moffatt (addresses provided in the document).
• Important Note: Responses will not be paid for, will not be returned, and do not guarantee future solicitation participation. This is strictly for market research.

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This document is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. It is not a Request for Proposals, Quotations, or Bids, and no solicitation is currently available. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting a market survey to determine if there are adequate small businesses capable of performing Architect-Engineering Services for an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) supporting the USACE Marine Design Center. The contract will focus on Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Design support for the USACE fleet of inland and coastal vessels.

• Procurement Focus: Architect-Engineering Services for inland and coastal vessels.
• NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services (Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture).
• Small Business Size Standard: $47,000,000.00.
• PSC Code: C216 – Architect and Engineering- General: Marine Engineering.
• Contracting Authority: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Philadelphia District.
• Expected Award: Early 2027, with a 5-year ordering period.
• Contract Capacity: Total capacity of $20M, with individual Task Orders ranging from $50k to $2M.
• Work Location: Primarily at the firm's offices, supporting the Marine Design Center in Philadelphia, PA.
• Vessel Types: Includes inland river vessels (e.g., Push Boats, Towboats, Work Boats) and harbor/coastwise vessels (e.g., high-speed craft, hydrographic survey vessels, tugboats, debris collectors, wicket lifters, new technology craft, multi-hull craft, ice-strengthened vessels, and self-propelled vessels under 150 ft LWL, excluding barges).
• Potential Task Orders: Feasibility studies, Naval Architecture, Vessel Stability Analyses, Marine Engineering (including electrical and hybrid power systems), Ballast Water Treatment design, regulatory compliance, vessel overhauls, energy efficiency optimization, propulsion systems, structural modeling, CFD analyses, tank testing, sea keeping, dynamic positioning, acoustic/vibration engineering, crane/hydraulic system design, concept to detailed design, cost estimates, laser scans, inspections, shipyard support, and sea trials.
• Submission Requirements: Interested businesses must provide Name, CAGE Code/UEI, Business Size/Classification, Statement of Capability/Qualifications, Statement of Experience (last 5 years) related to inland/coastal vessels, and a list of relevant projects (last 5 years) detailing self-performed vs. subcontractor work. Small businesses must address FAR 52.219-14.
• Submission Deadline: 1200 EDT, Friday, 10 April 2026.
• Submission Method: Electronically via email to Grace McMullen and Anastasia Moffatt (grace.c.mcmullen@usace.army.mil and anastasia.e.moffatt@usace.army.mil), referencing notice ID W912BU26X3595. No hardcopy or facsimile submissions.
• Important Notes: No payment for information provided. Responses are for market research only and do not preclude future participation. Results are valid for one year. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted; questions via email only. Registration in SAM is required for potential contractors.