Synopsis for ARCHITECT ENGINEER SERVICES - NATIONAL DAM SAFETY ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) DAM SAFETY PRODUCTION CENTER (DSPC)
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
W072 ENDIST HUNTINGTON
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
W9123726RA007
NAICS
541330 - Engineering Services
Classification Code
C211
Additional Details
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), through its Huntington District office, has issued a presolicitation notice for Architect-Engineer (A-E) services in support of the National Dam Safety Engineering and Design Services program, managed by the USACE Dam Safety Production Center (DSPC). This procurement seeks to establish a pool of highly qualified A-E firms to provide multidisciplinary engineering and architectural services for flood control dam and levee safety projects across the continental United States, its territories, and, on occasion, outside the continental U.S. when assigned to USACE.
The primary objective of this procurement is to support the planning, design, construction, modification, operation, and oversight of flood control reservoirs, dams, and levees. The scope encompasses a wide array of services, including but not limited to: planning studies, engineering investigations, risk assessments, design development, construction plans and specifications, cost estimation, surveying, Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), and construction consultation and quality assurance. The work will be performed in strict accordance with USACE manuals, policies, and standards, as well as other applicable professional practices.
A minimum of three firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery contracts will be awarded, each with a base period of one year and four one-year option periods. The combined contract capacity will not exceed $250,000,000 over the five-year term, with individual task orders ranging from $2,500 to $120,000,000. Task orders will be issued based on the Task Order Requirements Notice Process, ensuring fair distribution among the most highly qualified firms in the awarded pool. The anticipated contract award date is July 2026.
This opportunity is open to all businesses, regardless of size. However, large businesses selected for award must comply with FAR clause 52.219-9 (DEVIATION 2018-O00018) by submitting a Small Business Subcontracting Plan that meets statutory small business participation goals: 23% overall, 5% small disadvantaged (including 8(a)), 5% woman-owned, and 3% each for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and HUBZone businesses. No set-aside restrictions apply.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330 (Engineering Services), with a size standard of $25.5 million in average annual receipts. The Product Service Code is C211.
Key requirements and deliverables include:
- Comprehensive engineering and architectural services for flood control dam and levee safety, including site characterization, hydrologic and seismic analyses, consequence studies, feasibility studies, value engineering, constructability reviews, and preparation of construction documents.
- Evaluation and design of dam and levee appurtenances such as bridges, gates, spillways, and pumping stations.
- Participation in complex risk-based reviews, including Independent Expert Peer Reviews (IEPR), Expert Opinion Elicitations (EOE), Potential Failure Modes Analysis (PFMA), and numerical modeling.
- Adherence to USACE and industry standards for CADD and office automation, with compatibility and experience in software such as Bentley ProjectWise, Autodesk suite, and Microsoft Office 365.
- Implementation of robust quality management systems, including corporate and task order-specific quality control plans, and compliance with safety and health requirements for site work.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple concurrent, complex projects and deliver high-quality products on schedule.
Selection criteria, in descending order of importance, include: specialized experience and technical competence; professional qualifications of key personnel; capacity to perform the required work; past performance on similar contracts; quality management systems; CADD and office automation capabilities; small business participation; and equitable distribution of DoD A-E contracts.
Firms must submit electronic responses only, adhering to strict page limits and formatting requirements. Submissions must include detailed project narratives, personnel resumes, organizational charts, and evidence of relevant experience and qualifications. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for contract eligibility.
The place of performance is primarily Huntington, West Virginia, but services may be required nationwide and in U.S. territories. The contracting entity is W072 ENDIST HUNTINGTON, a federal office under the Department of the Army, Department of Defense.
For further information, the primary point of contact is Lillie V. Bodie ([email protected], 304-399-5139), with secondary contact Patrina Singleton ([email protected], 304-399-6936).
This presolicitation notice is not a Request for Proposal; no solicitation packages or additional project information will be provided during the announcement period. Interested firms should carefully review the requirements and ensure their capabilities align with the complex, multidisciplinary nature of the USACE dam and levee safety mission.
For full details and updates, refer to the official notice at: https://sam.gov/opp/8007b186d9444efeb991b33e93bed5d0/view