Indefinite delivery contract for architect and engineering (a-E) services for topographic and hydrographic surveying and mapping services to support the U. S. Army corps of engineers (USACE) latin america and caribbean district (CESAA)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W51DQV-26-R-1AWR
- Agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541370 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
- Place of performance
- Usace Latin America and Caribbean District 00918
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Latin America and Caribbean District (CESAA), is preparing to solicit an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity multiple award task order contract for architect-engineer surveying and mapping services, with a sources sought notice response deadline of July 15, 2026.
Work encompasses topographic surveying, property and boundary surveys, construction surveys, photogrammetric and LiDAR mapping, and inland hydrographic surveying to support planning, engineering design, construction, operations, and maintenance of civil works and military construction projects. Place of performance covers Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The anticipated contract carries a base period of one year from award with four one-year option periods, not to exceed five years total. Total estimated ceiling is $30,000,000 across the life of the contract, including all options.
The Army is conducting market research to identify qualified Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) firms. This sources sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
Respondents must submit a statement of capability documenting experience, equipment ownership, project summaries, and past performance. The questionnaire assesses corporate experience as prime contractor on A-E surveying and mapping services outside the continental U.S. within the past ten years, licensure and permitting status across 34 specific countries and territories, technical capability to self-perform five survey types per Army Engineering Manuals, employment of licensed Professional Land Surveyors or Professional Engineers, secure digital data handling procedures, and logistical experience mobilizing equipment within the region while managing customs and host-nation subcontractors.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - A-E SURVEY AND MAPPING MATOCU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Latin America and Caribbean District (CESAA)The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research and gain knowledge of potential qualified firms, including Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns. This is not a Request for Proposal and will be used to identify firms for the purpose of determining how the solicitation will be advertised. This Sources Sought announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Latin America and Caribbean District (CESAA), is planning work that will consist of surveying and mapping services to support planning, engineering design, construction, operations, and maintenance of civil works and military construction projects. Work will include, but is not limited to, topographic surveying, property/boundary surveys, construction surveys, photogrammetric and LiDAR mapping, and inland hydrographic surveying. The purpose of this proposed contract is to provide Architect-Engineer (A-E) surveying and mapping services for projects located within the geographic boundaries of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The anticipated contract will be a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) structured as an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a base period of one (1) year from date of award, with options to extend for four (4) additional one-year periods, not to exceed a total of five (5) years. The total estimated ceiling for the life of the contract, including all option periods, is 30,000,000.00 USD. The maximum order limit per individual task order is 5,000,000.00 USD. Responses to this announcement shall include a Statement of Capability (SOC) addressing the following: Corporate Capabilities and Experience: Describe the experience of the submitting firm in performing A-E surveying and mapping services within the Central America, South America, and Caribbean AOR, including any experience obtaining host-nation professional licenses and permits required to perform in those countries. Technical Capabilities: Identify the survey types the submitting firm can self-perform, including equipment and software used. The list of equipment should indicate ownership status for each piece of equipment. Key Personnel: Identify key personnel and their qualifications, including any language proficiency in Spanish, French, Dutch, or other languages spoken within the AOR. Past Performance: For each relevant project, provide the project title, location, general description of A-E services performed to demonstrate relevance to the requirements described herein, the role of the submitting firm, dollar value of the contract, period of performance, and the name of the company, agency, or government entity for which the work was performed, along with contact information (reference name, phone number, and email address).Teaming Arrangements: If applicable, identify proposed subcontractors or teaming partners, including any host-nation firms within the AOR, and describe their role and capabilities. NOTE: This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research purposes to identify potential sources and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice, and no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit responses no later than July 15, 2026 to the following points of contact: Katrina Chapman, Contracting Officerkatrina.l.chapman@usace.army.milJose O. Vazquez-Torres, Contracting Specialistjose.o.vazquez-torres@usace.army.milResponses shall consist of two (2) parts: Statement of Capability (SOC) as described above, not to exceed 2 pages. Completed Sources Sought Questionnaire (see attached): The attached questionnaire must be completed and submitted along with the SOC. The questionnaire covers socioeconomic status, technical capabilities, geographic experience, and licensing and permitting status within the AOR. Incomplete questionnaires will not be considered. Both documents shall be submitted in PDF format via email to the points of contact listed above. Responses received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Documents shall be saved and submitted using the following naming conventions: Statement of Capability: SOURCES SOUGHT_W51DQV-26-R-1AWR_[FIRM NAME]_CAPABILITY STATEMENT Questionnaire: SOURCES SOUGHT_W51DQV-26-R-1AWR_[FIRM NAME]_QUESTIONNAIRE
Update #3 ·
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - A-E SURVEY AND MAPPING MATOCU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Latin America and Caribbean District (CESAA)The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research and gain knowledge of potential qualified firms, including Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns. This is not a Request for Proposal and will be used to identify firms for the purpose of determining how the solicitation will be advertised. This Sources Sought announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Latin America and Caribbean District (CESAA), is planning work that will consist of surveying and mapping services to support planning, engineering design, construction, operations, and maintenance of civil works and military construction projects. Work will include, but is not limited to, topographic surveying, property/boundary surveys, construction surveys, photogrammetric and LiDAR mapping, and inland hydrographic surveying. The purpose of this proposed contract is to provide Architect-Engineer (A-E) surveying and mapping services for projects located within the geographic boundaries of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The anticipated contract will be a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) structured as an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a base period of one (1) year from date of award, with options to extend for four (4) additional one-year periods, not to exceed a total of five (5) years. The total estimated ceiling for the life of the contract, including all option periods, is 30,000,000.00 USD. The maximum order limit per individual task order is 5,000,000.00 USD. Responses to this announcement shall include a Statement of Capability (SOC) addressing the following: Corporate Capabilities and Experience: Describe the experience of the submitting firm in performing A-E surveying and mapping services within the Central America, South America, and Caribbean AOR, including any experience obtaining host-nation professional licenses and permits required to perform in those countries. Technical Capabilities: Identify the survey types the submitting firm can self-perform, including equipment and software used. The list of equipment should indicate ownership status for each piece of equipment. Key Personnel: Identify key personnel and their qualifications, including any language proficiency in Spanish, French, Dutch, or other languages spoken within the AOR. Past Performance: For each relevant project, provide the project title, location, general description of A-E services performed to demonstrate relevance to the requirements described herein, the role of the submitting firm, dollar value of the contract, period of performance, and the name of the company, agency, or government entity for which the work was performed, along with contact information (reference name, phone number, and email address).Teaming Arrangements: If applicable, identify proposed subcontractors or teaming partners, including any host-nation firms within the AOR, and describe their role and capabilities. NOTE: This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research purposes to identify potential sources and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice, and no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit responses no later than July 15, 2026 to the following points of contact: Katrina Chapman, Contracting Officerkatrina.l.chapman@usace.army.milJose O. Vazquez-Torres, Contracting Specialistjose.o.vazquez-torres@usace.army.milResponses shall consist of two (2) parts: Statement of Capability (SOC) as described above, not to exceed 2 pages. Completed Sources Sought Questionnaire (see attached): The attached questionnaire must be completed and submitted along with the SOC. The questionnaire covers socioeconomic status, technical capabilities, geographic experience, and licensing and permitting status within the AOR. Incomplete questionnaires will not be considered. Both documents shall be submitted in PDF format via email to the points of contact listed above. Responses received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Documents shall be saved and submitted using the following naming conventions: Statement of Capability: SOURCES SOUGHT_W51DQV-26-R-1AWR_[FIRM NAME]_CAPABILITY STATEMENT Questionnaire: SOURCES SOUGHT_W51DQV-26-R-1AWR_[FIRM NAME]_QUESTIONNAIRE
Update #2 ·
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research and gain knowledge of potential qualified Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran owned (SDVOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women (EDWOSB) owned Small Business firms. This is not a Request for Proposal and will be used to identify Small Business firms for the purpose of determining how the solicitation will be advertised. This Sources Sought announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Caribbean District of the US Army Corps of Engineers is planning work that will consist of surveying and mapping to support planning, engineering design, construction, operations, and maintenance of civil works projects. Work will include but not be limited to topographic surveying, property/boundary surveys, geodetic control surveys, construction surveys, and inland hydrographic surveying. The purpose of this proposed contract is to provide services for projects located within the geographic boundaries of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Antilles. The anticipated contract will be an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract for a period of one year from date of award, with options to extend for four additional years; not to exceed a total of five years. Maximum order limit is anticipated to be $5,000,000.00 for the life of the contract, including options. Responses to this announcement shall include Statement of Capability (SOC) stating your capabilities, experience, and equipment used to perform the specified type of work. Project summaries should document breadth and depth of expertise, services performed, equipment and software used, and products delivered. The list of equipment should include ownership for each piece of equipment. The past performance information should include project title, location, general description of the A-E Services to demonstrate relevance to the requirements described herein, the Offerors role, dollar value of contract, and name of the company, agency or government entity for which the work was performed with contact information (reference name, phone number and e-mail address). Note: This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research purposes to identify potential sources and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice, and no contract will be awarded based on responses.--IMPORTANT--Submission Instructions: Please send responses to Katrina Chapman, Contracting Officer, at katrina.l.chapman@usace.army.mil, and Jose O. Vazquez-Torres, Contracting Specialist, at jose.o.vazquez-torres@usace.army.mil.
Update #1 ·
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research and gain knowledge of potential qualified Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran owned (SDVOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women (EDWOSB) owned Small Business firms. This is not a Request for Proposal and will be used to identify Small Business firms for the purpose of determining how the solicitation will be advertised. This Sources Sought announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Caribbean District of the US Army Corps of Engineers is planning work that will consist of surveying and mapping to support planning, engineering design, construction, operations, and maintenance of civil works projects. Work will include but not be limited to topographic surveying, property/boundary surveys, geodetic control surveys, construction surveys, and inland hydrographic surveying. The purpose of this proposed contract is to provide services for projects located within the geographic boundaries of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Antilles. The anticipated contract will be an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract for a period of one year from date of award, with options to extend for four additional years; not to exceed a total of five years. Maximum order limit is anticipated to be $5,000,000.00 for the life of the contract, including options. Responses to this announcement shall include Statement of Capability (SOC) stating your capabilities, experience, and equipment used to perform the specified type of work. Project summaries should document breadth and depth of expertise, services performed, equipment and software used, and products delivered. The list of equipment should include ownership for each piece of equipment. The past performance information should include project title, location, general description of the A-E Services to demonstrate relevance to the requirements described herein, the Offerors role, dollar value of contract, and name of the company, agency or government entity for which the work was performed with contact information (reference name, phone number and e-mail address). Note: This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research purposes to identify potential sources and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice, and no contract will be awarded based on responses.
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| Sources_Sought_Questionnaire_Fillable.pdf |
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