ACI-RCDMS_Section A_DRAFT.pdf

Section A – Solicitation/Contract Form

ADVANCED CONTRACTING INITIATIVE - REGIONAL CONTRACTS

FOR DEBRIS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. SOLICITATION DESCRIPTION

1.1. Acquisition Strategy: As part of the Advanced Contracting Initiative – Regional

Contracts for Debris Management Services (ACI – RCDMS) acquisition strategy, the Government intends to issue one (1) solicitation and award ten (10) Regional Single Award Task Order Contracts (SATOCs) to provide rapid and comprehensive debris removal services for the entire United States and all Outlying Areas. This is in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other Federal disaster response efforts, as authorized by Public Law 93-288, The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act). These SATOCs are essential to ensure a timely and effective response that protects life, public health, and safety, and restores critical infrastructure and essential community services across the United States and all Outlying areas.

1.2. Competition Approach: This acquisition will utilize a Full and Open Competition approach under FAR Part 15.

1.3. Contract Structure: The contract structure consists of ten (10) regional contracts, providing coverage for the entire United States and all Outlying areas, as illustrated in Figure 1: Regional Coverage Map below. This regional approach allows Offerors to propose only on regions where they possess the greatest capacity, resources, and geographic expertise, encouraging broader participation and increased competition. Offerors may submit proposals for one or more regions and must demonstrate their capabilities specific to each region proposed.

Figure 1: Regional Coverage Map

1.4. Evaluation Methodology: Award will be made to the Offeror whose proposal represents the best overall value to the Government using a Best Value Tradeoff approach in accordance with FAR 15.101-1.

1.5. Contract Term & Value:

Total Period of Performance: Each SATOC will have a five (5) – year ordering period. An option to extend the ordering period by up to six (6) months may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-8.

Total Estimated Value (including options): The total contract capacity for the ACI – RCDMS requirement is $37 billion over the life of the contracts. Actual obligations will depend entirely on the frequency, severity, and geographic distribution of disaster events. These contracts may not be utilized if no qualifying disasters occur during the contract period. In the event these contracts are not needed for disaster response, each SATOC includes a minimum guarantee task order of $10,000. The following table details the capacity by region as detailed in the Combined Acquisition Strategy and Acquisition Plan:

Table 1: Regional Breakdown of Capacity Allocation

Name of Region Region Code States and Outlying Areas Capacity

Amount South Atlantic

Division-A SAD-A AL, FL $2,000,000,000

South Atlantic Division-B SAD-B NC, SC, GA $5,000,000,000

South Atlantic Division-C SAD-C Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Other U.S.

Outlying Areas within SAD - C $1,000,000,000

South Pacific Division SPD CA, NV, NM, AZ, UT $12,500,000,000

North Atlantic Division NAD ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, DE, MD, DC, PA, NY, NJ, VA, RI $3,000,000,000

Mississippi Valley Division MVD IL, IA, MN, WI, LA, MS $5,000,000,000

Pacific Ocean Division POD

AK, HI, The Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Other U.S.

Outlying Areas within POD $2,500,000,000

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division LRD MI, IN, TN, KY, OH, WV $1,500,000,000

Southwestern Division SWD TX, AR, OK $2,000,000,000

Northwestern Division NWD WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, CO, ND, SD, NE, KS, MO $2,500,000,000

Total $37,000,000,000

2. PROPOSAL INFORMATION

2.1. Offeror Questions and Comments (ProjNet)

All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted through Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org. Responses to submitted questions will also be posted in Bidder Inquiry for review.

Submission Instructions:

• Deadline for Questions: All technical inquiries and questions related to this solicitation must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet No Later Than (NLT) Friday, December 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time.

• The Bidder Inquiry Key is: RZBEZ7-4HCAQZ

How to Submit Questions:

• Initial Registration (First-Time Users):

o From the ProjNet home page, click “Quick Add” (upper right).

o Select “USACE” as the Agency.

o Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

o Enter your email address and click “Continue.”

o Follow the prompts to create a new user account, providing the requested information (name, company, contact details, etc.). Remember your Secret Question and Answer – you will need these for future access.

• Returning Users:

o From the ProjNet home page, click “Quick Add” (upper right).

o Select “USACE” as the Agency.

o Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

o Enter your email address and click “Continue.”

o Enter the answer to your Secret Question and click “Login.”

A confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission of your inquiry.

2.2. Pre-Proposal Conference:

The Government intends to hold a pre-proposal conference for potential offerors to clarify the objectives of this solicitation. Participants will receive presentations on ACI Debris Removal, the scope of work, and contractual considerations.

Key Details:

• Date and Time: TBD (To Be Determined)

• Format: Virtual

• Registration Notification: Details will be posted on https://SAM.gov.

Registration Process:

• Registration is required and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Non-registered individuals will not have access.

• To register, please contact the Contract Specialist, Christopher McCabe, at christopher.a.mccabe@usace.army.mil no later than TBD, or until maximum capacity is reached. Please include your company name, attendee names, and contact information.

Note: Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory for submitting a proposal.

https://sam.gov/ mailto:christopher.a.mccabe@usace.army.mil