Independent External Peer Review (IEPR) for Little Blue River Flood Risk Management (FRM) Study, Cass County and Jackson County, Missouri
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W912HQ25R0016
- Agency
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Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking an eligible 501(c)(3) organization to conduct an Independent External Peer Review (IEPR) for the Little Blue River Flood Risk Management Study in Cass County and Jackson County, Missouri. The contractor must establish a panel of independent experts to perform a comprehensive technical review of the draft decision document, focusing on scientific and technical matters including engineering, environmental, economic analyses, and life safety hazard models. This firm-fixed-price contract requires expertise in planning, environmental resources, hydrology, hydraulic engineering, structural/civil engineering, and geotechnical engineering to evaluate approximately 1,310 pages of technical documentation. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical approach, past performance, and price, with the intent to make an award without discussions. Proposals are due by 4:30 PM local time on July 31, 2025, following the issuance of the solicitation on July 11, 2025.
This procurement has no set-aside designation and must be awarded to a qualified 501(c)(3) organization in accordance with the Water Resources Development Act of 2007. The price sheet template indicates a total project cost of $1,400 with 140 total labor hours distributed across various technical disciplines at a standard rate of $10 per hour. The performance period extends from the Notice to Proceed on August 7, 2025, through September 11, 2026, with a concurrent review period scheduled from August 12 to September 12, 2025. The contract includes a base period plus two optional periods, with potential option tasks for handling increased review document volumes or public comments. Performance will occur in support of the Little Blue River watershed study, which aims to reduce flood risk, minimize economic damages, and improve habitat conditions over a 50-year planning horizon.
Notice text
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Independent External Peer Review (IEPR) for Little Blue River Flood Risk Management (FRM) Study, Cass County and Jackson County, Missouri.
This announcement constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures".
The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract. Award will be made based on comparative assessment of proposals received in response to the solicitation.
Please note that all RFP, amendment(s) and/or publicly releasable documentation will reside on Contractact Opportunities section of this website (www.sam.gov). It is recommended that interested offerors check this site frequently for any updates.
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) requires the contractors to provide management and/or technical services in support of IEPRs for its water resource projects consistent with WRDA 2007, WRRDA 2014 and USACE guidance. The contractors will be required to establish a panel of experts to conduct peer reviews for each of the project studies in accordance with the National Academy of Science's policy for selecting committee members, as dictated in WRDA 2007. In accordance with the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, as amended, awards for this requirement must go to an eligible 501(c)(3) organization.
See the attached Solicitation, Performance Work Statement, Conflict of Interest form, Charge Questions and USACE Past Performance Questionnaire for additional information.
Amendment 001 to this solicitation is to provide all answers to all questions. There are no additional changes to this solicitation.
Update #1 ·
Independent External Peer Review (IEPR) for Little Blue River Flood Risk Management (FRM) Study, Cass County and Jackson County, Missouri.
This announcement constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures".
The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract. Award will be made based on comparative assessment of proposals received in response to the solicitation.
Please note that all RFP, amendment(s) and/or publicly releasable documentation will reside on Contractact Opportunities section of this website (www.sam.gov). It is recommended that interested offerors check this site frequently for any updates.
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) requires the contractors to provide management and/or technical services in support of IEPRs for its water resource projects consistent with WRDA 2007, WRRDA 2014 and USACE guidance. The contractors will be required to establish a panel of experts to conduct peer reviews for each of the project studies in accordance with the National Academy of Science's policy for selecting committee members, as dictated in WRDA 2007. In accordance with the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, as amended, awards for this requirement must go to an eligible 501(c)(3) organization.
See the attached Solicitation, Performance Work Statement, Conflict of Interest form, Charge Questions and USACE Past Performance Questionnaire for additional information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B08.03 Answers to Questions Solicitation W912HQ25R0016 IEPR LBR.docx | DOCX document | |
| A02.12 Charge Questions - IEPR Little Blue River FRM.docx | DOCX document | |
| B08.02 W912HQ24R0015 Attachment 2 USACE PPQ.pdf | ||
| B08.02 W912HQ25R0016 form SF33 dated 2025.07.11.pdf | ||
| B08.02 Price Sheet Template - IEPR LBR.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| A02.12 PWS Little Blue River FRM dated 2025.07.07 - SAM.gov.docx | DOCX document | |
| A02.12 COI Form - IEPR Little Blue River.DOCX | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Independent External Peer Review (IEPR) for Little Blue River Flood Risk Management (FRM) Study, Cass County and Jackson County, Missouri | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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