Request for Information: Enhancing Sources Sought Notices for USACE Procurement

1. Introduction

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is not a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses will not be considered proposals, and no award will be made because of this request. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding are solely at the interested party's expense, and all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking information from industry to help generate a standardized sources sought notice for construction projects. Although our primary focus is currently the construction sector, we are seeking from all service areas, to include dredging, architect and engineering, environmental services, remediation services and manufacturing.

2. Background

USACE, working with our strategic partners, are continuing to seek better ways we can communicate the requirement need when issuing sources sought notices with industry.

3. Purpose

The purpose of this RFI is to gather market research from our industry partners. The feedback received will help USACE ensure future sources sought notices contain the necessary details for companies to make an informed response decision. Ultimately, our goal is to use this input to develop a consistent, well-written, and effectively formatted template for use across all districts and centers, thereby improving efficiency for both government and industry.

4. Requested Information

There are 2 different surveys:

a. Sources Sought Notice - General Summary (Items 1 through 3)

b. Sources Sought Notice Specific Project Narrative (Part A through Part F2).

See attached documents. Review these documents when responding to the surveys.