Industry Feedback Requested – Advanced Contracting Initiative – Regional Contracts for Debris Management Services (ACI-RCDMS) – Draft Performance Work Statement & CLIN Schedule

PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is issuing this notice to solicit feedback from qualified businesses on the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and CLIN Schedule for future Advanced Contracting Initiative (ACI) contracts for Emergency Debris Removal Services. The ACI program supports rapid and comprehensive debris removal in response to disasters, as authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act). A significant need exists for large-scale debris management capabilities exceeding the capacity of state and local governments, and these services may be performed across the United States and all Outlying Areas as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 2.101.

USE OF FEEDBACK:

The Government intents to use the feedback received from this notice to:

• Refine the PWS: Improve clarity, accuracy, and feasibility of the requirements to ensure a well-defined scope of work that is understandable to all potential offerors.
• Optimize the CLIN Structure: Develop a CLIN structure that is fair, transparent, and facilitates efficient contract administration, invoicing, and payment.
• Improve Value: Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and maximize the value of the ACI-RCDMS contracts for the Government.

ATTACHED DOCUMENTS:

• PWS (Draft)
• CLIN Schedule (Draft)
• CLIN Schedule Questionnaire

SPECIFIC FEEDBACK REQUESTED:

The Government is seeking feedback on the following areas:

PWS Feedback (Submit via ProjNet – see instructions below):

• Are the proposed requirements realistic and achievable given current market conditions?
• Are the requirements clearly defined and unambiguous?
• Are there any potential challenges to fulfilling these requirements?
• Are the proposed requirements consistent with industry best practices?
• Are there any suggestions for improving the PWS to enhance competition and achieve better value?

CLIN Schedule Feedback:

• The Government is actively seeking industry feedback on the CLIN Schedule and welcomes suggestions for alternate CLIN structures and schedules that may improve value to the Government and reduce risk.
• Completed CLIN Schedule Questionnaire.
• Questions should be submitted via ProjNet.

RESPONSE DEADLINE:

The response deadline is Midnight on Friday, October 31, 2025.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

PWS Feedback: Please submit your feedback in ProjNet (see instructions below).

CLIN Schedule Feedback: Please complete the attached questionnaire and email your completed questionnaire directly to Christopher McCabe at christopher.a.mccabe@usace.army.mil.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

The Government acknowledges that any information shared may be considered proprietary and will be handled accordingly. While the Government will use feedback received to refine the PWS and CLIN Schedule, specific details provided by individual respondents will not be publicly disclosed. However, be aware that all submissions are subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Should a FOIA request be received, proprietary information will be protected to the extent allowable and/or required by law. Therefore, please clearly mark any information you consider proprietary.

DISCLAIMERS:

The NAICS code for this acquisition is 562119 - Other Waste Collection ($47 million small business size standard). This is not a pre-solicitation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not commit the Government to procure these services. Responses are voluntary and will not be compensated. The Government is not liable for any costs incurred in responding.  

A solicitation is not yet available. The Government will determine the most appropriate procurement approach for this requirement. All submissions will be considered, but the Government is not obligated to incorporate all suggestions.

PROJNET INSTRUCTIONS:

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this PWS are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 86639Z-6F2ZF8

Initial Registration (First-Time Users):

1. From the ProjNet home page, click “Quick Add” (upper right).
2. Select “USACE” as the Agency.
3. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.
4. Enter your email address and click “Continue.”
5. 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:

1. From the ProjNet home page, click “Quick Add” (upper right).
2. Select “USACE” as the Agency.
3. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.
4. Enter your email address and click “Continue.”
5. Enter the answer to your Secret Question and click “Login.”

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