What this opportunity is
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a small business to provide Architect and Engineering (A-E) services, specifically surveying and mapping, under NAICS code 541370. This total small business set-aside contract will cover tasks such as topographic and control surveys primarily within the New Orleans District, with a performance period of three years and a maximum value of $3,000,000. Interested firms should note that this is a presolicitation notice, indicating they should track the opportunity closely rather than submit bids at this stage.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
6/18/2026: All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted 10:00 am on 25 June 2026.
Q&A
Q1. Are we to submit our SF 330 via email to you?
A: Yes, Please submit your SF330 via email to Amy Feemster at amy.c.feemster@usace.army.mil Please include the solicitation number in the subject line of your email.
Q2. In the announcement where it lists PRIMARY CRITERIA part “f. Quality Control Plan” and part “g. Safety Plan”, is it correct that we only need to submit an outline or brief summary instead of the entire Plans?
A: Yes, that is correct. Entire QC and Safety plans are not required at this time. An outline or brief summary is required. The Quality Control Plan outline sufficient to demonstrate a program that ensures delivery of a quality product. The Safety Plan outline must be sufficient to demonstrate an acceptable Safety Plan and an indication of Safety Performance (number of hours lost per 100,000 man-hours).
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6/11/2026: Q&A
Q1. please confirm that the due date for submission is July 8, 2026, at 2PM CDT
A . Yes, Wednesday July 8, 2026, at 2PM CDT
Q2. can you tell me what version of the SF 330 is required
A. STANDARD FORM 330 (REV. 7/2021)
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INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) A-E CONTRACT FOR SURVEYING, MAPPING AND RELATED SERVICES WITHIN THE NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District Construction Division has a requirement for Architect and Engineering (A-E) services under NAICS 541370. These A-E services include field tasks of topographic, and control surveys including GPS vertical surveys along levees and other areas primarily within the New Orleans District, and to a lesser extent within the Mississippi Valley Division. The intent is to award a 100% small business set aside, A-E contract for survey services under NAICS code 541370. One contract award is anticipated, with a performance period of 3 years. The contract will not exceed $3,000,000. To be eligible for contract award, the firm must be registered in the DOD System for Award Management (SAM). Register via SAM at: https://www.sam.gov.
2. PROJECT INFORMATION: Services are to be accomplished through the services of qualified surveyors on various types of construction projects including, but not limited to, buildings, locks, dams, levees, revetments, jetties, and dredging. Services shall include hydrographic surveys, topographic surveys, construction layouts, quantity and measurement surveys, As-Built surveys, establishment of Temporary Benchmarks (T.B.M.'s) and in some cases, Permanent Benchmarks (P.B.M.'s) to first, second, and third order accuracy as may be required. The firm must have the in-house capability of performing surveys using a total station and a data collector and of electronically transmitting the survey data to a microcomputer. The firm must also have the in-house capability to provide Global Positioning System (GPS) Real Time Kinematic (RTK) crews and DGPS Hydrographic crews. The firm must show at least three (3) years of surveying experience including hydrographic surveying of navigable channels and have a current land surveyor licensed in the State of Louisiana. The firm must have the in-house capability to provide a minimum of three (3) 3-person survey parties, each with vehicles, land and hydrographic survey equipment. The firm must also have the in-house capability to provide one (1) boat (18' minimum). The firm must demonstrate the in-house capability (staff and equipment) to perform surveys utilizing GPS RTK and must be able to provide a minimum of one (1) GPS RTK survey party. The geographic location in which these services will be performed is within the limits of the New Orleans District. Services may be required in remote places.
3. SELECTION CRITERIA : The selection criteria are listed below. Criteria a through h are primary. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). All criteria require compliance with paragraph 2 PROJECT INFORMATION.
PRIMARY CRITERIA:
a. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence : Submittal must demonstrate the specialized experience and technical competence of the prime firm, joint venture partners, consultants, subcontractors and/or free-lance associates within the last five years in the types of services specifically indicated above in paragraph 2 PROJECT INFORMATION, to include conventional surveying and GPS Surveying, both static and RTK, as well as hydrographic surveys.
b. Qualified Personnel : The submittal must identify the qualifications of personnel in key disciplines, typically: (1) Registered Land Surveyors, with State of Louisiana licensing and (2) Survey, CAD, or GIS technicians. Demonstrate professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. The evaluation will consider the education, training, licensing, certification, overall and relevant experience, and longevity with the firm.
c. Knowledge of Locality : Submittals must demonstrate familiarity with the New Orleans District's area of responsibility and demonstrate experience in Louisiana.
d. Capacity: Submittals must demonstrate the capability to perform at least two task orders simultaneously within prescribed schedules. The prime must be capable of performing more than 50% of the assigned task order work during any fiscal year throughout the contract. The evaluation will consider the joint experience of the firm, and any joint venture partners or consultants, in similar projects and the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines to complete the task orders within normal schedules. T…
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