IWR Navigation Data and Systems: Analytical & Professional Support Services

Added: May 01, 2018 5:04 pm Modified: Jul 02, 2018 4:28 pmTrack Changes

Please see Amendment 0002 to the solicitation which includes clarifying language in Section L and M for Factors 1 and 2. A revised Q&A document is also included with updated answers based on changes in this amendment, as well as a conformed copy of the solicitation.

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Please see Amendment 0001 to the solicitation which includes minor corrections and the Q&A document. A conformed copy of the solicitation with tracked changes has been included for reference.

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The Q&A period is now closed. The Government is reviewing submitted questions and will post responses in the next 2 weeks to FBO.

The proposal deadline has been revised to Friday, July 20, 2018 at 1600 EST. A formal Amendment to the solicitation with minor corrections and this revised date will be posted with the Q&A document.
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This announcement constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15. This procurement will be conducted utilizing Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.1 under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services).

The Government anticipates the award of a multiple award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with an ordering period of one base year and four one-year options. Task orders are expected to be issued on a firm-fixed-price (FFP) basis. Award(s) will be made based on best value to the Government through the tradeoff source selection process.

Please note that all RFP, amendment(s) and/or publicly releasable documentation will reside on Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov). It is recommended that interested offerors check the site frequently for any updates.

Proposal submission deadline is no later than Friday, July 20, 2018 at 16:00 EST.

The U.S. Army Engineer Institute for Water Resources (IWR) was formed in 1969 to provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works (CW) Program with the capability to analyze and anticipate emerging water resources trends and issues facing our nation. This requirement will encompass analytical and professional support services to assist in accomplishing all aspects of the Civil Works Navigation mission area, as well as other related mission areas to include Flood Risk Management, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Hydropower, Regulatory, Recreation, and Water Supply, etc. The major components of this requirement includes support for the Navigation and other USACE business lines, such as Decision Support, which consist of data analysis, graphical representation of data, GIS applications, and Future Directions work.

To be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Offerors may obtain information on registration in the SAM at https://www.sam.gov. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation may be accessed electronically only via FBO. Offerors are responsible for routinely checking FBO for any possible solicitation amendments that may be issued. Questions concerning this solicitation should be addressed to Heather Dinsmore at Heather.Dinsmore@usace.army.mil.

Added: May 01, 2018 5:04 pm Modified: Jun 29, 2018 1:50 pmTrack Changes

Please see Amendment 0001 to the solicitation which includes minor corrections and the Q&A document. A conformed copy of the solicitation with tracked changes has been included for reference.

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The Q&A period is now closed. The Government is reviewing submitted questions and will post responses in the next 2 weeks to FBO.

The proposal deadline has been revised to Friday, July 20, 2018 at 1600 EST. A formal Amendment to the solicitation with minor corrections and this revised date will be posted with the Q&A document.
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This announcement constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15. This procurement will be conducted utilizing Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.1 under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services).

The Government anticipates the award of a multiple award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with an ordering period of one base year and four one-year options. Task orders are expected to be issued on a firm-fixed-price (FFP) basis. Award(s) will be made based on best value to the Government through the tradeoff source selection process.

Please note that all RFP, amendment(s) and/or publicly releasable documentation will reside on Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov). It is recommended that interested offerors check the site frequently for any updates.

Proposal submission deadline is no later than Friday, July 20, 2018 at 16:00 EST.

The U.S. Army Engineer Institute for Water Resources (IWR) was formed in 1969 to provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works (CW) Program with the capability to analyze and anticipate emerging water resources trends and issues facing our nation. This requirement will encompass analytical and professional support services to assist in accomplishing all aspects of the Civil Works Navigation mission area, as well as other related mission areas to include Flood Risk Management, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Hydropower, Regulatory, Recreation, and Water Supply, etc. The major components of this requirement includes support for the Navigation and other USACE business lines, such as Decision Support, which consist of data analysis, graphical representation of data, GIS applications, and Future Directions work.

To be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Offerors may obtain information on registration in the SAM at https://www.sam.gov. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation may be accessed electronically only via FBO. Offerors are responsible for routinely checking FBO for any possible solicitation amendments that may be issued. Questions concerning this solicitation should be addressed to Heather Dinsmore at Heather.Dinsmore@usace.army.mil.

Added: May 01, 2018 5:04 pm Modified: Jun 18, 2018 4:05 pmTrack Changes

The Q&A period is now closed. The Government is reviewing submitted questions and will post responses in the next 2 weeks to FBO.

The proposal deadline has been revised to Friday, July 20, 2018 at 1600 EST. A formal Amendment to the solicitation with minor corrections and this revised date will be posted with the Q&A document.
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This announcement constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15. This procurement will be conducted utilizing Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.1 under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services).

The Government anticipates the award of a multiple award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with an ordering period of one base year and four one-year options. Task orders are expected to be issued on a firm-fixed-price (FFP) basis. Award(s) will be made based on best value to the Government through the tradeoff source selection process.

Please note that all RFP, amendment(s) and/or publicly releasable documentation will reside on Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov). It is recommended that interested offerors check the site frequently for any updates.

Proposal submission deadline is no later than Friday, July 20, 2018 at 16:00 EST.

The U.S. Army Engineer Institute for Water Resources (IWR) was formed in 1969 to provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works (CW) Program with the capability to analyze and anticipate emerging water resources trends and issues facing our nation. This requirement will encompass analytical and professional support services to assist in accomplishing all aspects of the Civil Works Navigation mission area, as well as other related mission areas to include Flood Risk Management, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Hydropower, Regulatory, Recreation, and Water Supply, etc. The major components of this requirement includes support for the Navigation and other USACE business lines, such as Decision Support, which consist of data analysis, graphical representation of data, GIS applications, and Future Directions work.

To be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Offerors may obtain information on registration in the SAM at https://www.sam.gov. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation may be accessed electronically only via FBO. Offerors are responsible for routinely checking FBO for any possible solicitation amendments that may be issued. Questions concerning this solicitation should be addressed to Heather Dinsmore at Heather.Dinsmore@usace.army.mil.

Added: May 01, 2018 5:04 pm Modified: Jun 01, 2018 10:23 amTrack Changes

This announcement constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15. This procurement will be conducted utilizing Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.1 under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services).

The Government anticipates the award of a multiple award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with an ordering period of one base year and four one-year options. Task orders are expected to be issued on a firm-fixed-price (FFP) basis. Award(s) will be made based on best value to the Government through the tradeoff source selection process.

Please note that all RFP, amendment(s) and/or publicly releasable documentation will reside on Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov). It is recommended that interested offerors check the site frequently for any updates.

Proposal submission deadline is no later than Monday, July 02, 2018 at 16:00 EST.

The U.S. Army Engineer Institute for Water Resources (IWR) was formed in 1969 to provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works (CW) Program with the capability to analyze and anticipate emerging water resources trends and issues facing our nation. This requirement will encompass analytical and professional support services to assist in accomplishing all aspects of the Civil Works Navigation mission area, as well as other related mission areas to include Flood Risk Management, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Hydropower, Regulatory, Recreation, and Water Supply, etc. The major components of this requirement includes support for the Navigation and other USACE business lines, such as Decision Support, which consist of data analysis, graphical representation of data, GIS applications, and Future Directions work.

To be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Offerors may obtain information on registration in the SAM at https://www.sam.gov. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation may be accessed electronically only via FBO. Offerors are responsible for routinely checking FBO for any possible solicitation amendments that may be issued. Questions concerning this solicitation should be addressed to Heather Dinsmore at Heather.Dinsmore@usace.army.mil.

Added: May 01, 2018 5:04 pm The U.S. Army Engineer Institute for Water Resources (IWR) was formed in 1969 to provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works (CW) Program with the capability to analyze and anticipate emerging water resources trends and issues facing our nation. This requirement will encompass analytical and professional support services to assist in accomplishing all aspects of the Civil Works Navigation mission area, as well as other related mission areas to include Flood Risk Management, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Hydropower, Regulatory, Recreation, and Water Supply, etc. The major components of this requirement includes support for the Navigation and other USACE business lines, such as Decision Support, which consist of data analysis, graphical representation of data, GIS applications, and Future Directions work.

USACE intends to negotiate Multiple Award Task Order Contracts utilizing full and open competition and FAR Part 15 under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services).

The scope of this effort is intended to encompass all of the Civil Works mission areas (i.e. Navigation, Flood Risk Management, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Hydropower, Regulatory, Recreation, and Water Supply) The expected work will focus on the following:

- Analysis of emerging trends and issues in anticipation of existing/changing Navigation needs and conditions to inform the strategic direction of the Civil Works (CW) Program and the corporate development of policies, programs, and investment decision strategies.
- Systems-based data acquisition, planning methodologies, tools and training across the entire Navigation business area including analysis, economic and socio-economic assessments, and enterprise capacity development of both the deep and shallow draft and inland systems.
- Support within the USACE Navigation Community of Practice, with a focus on systems, regional or segment and project level data acquisition and analysis, including national and regional economic analysis, multi-criteria and risk-informed analysis, socio-economic assessments, physical systems (channel morphology and sediment loading), and enterprise capacity development.
- Development and maintenance of state-of-the-are Navigation methodologies (including application of hydrologic, hydraulic, and sediment transport), analytical and decision making models and management systems, and associated planning, economic, and environmental methods, and navigation models and training.
- Advanced engineering condition and risk management expertise for navigation infrastructure operation and safety.
- Strategic assessments of broad socio-economic and technological trends as they influence and affect navigation, including commodity movements, dredging, harbor enhancements, loading facilities, etc.
- Navigation related planning, program analysis and research studies on the development of new requirements, methodologies and analytical tools. In particular, render analytical support services to the national regional planning centers of expertise at each USACE division headquarters with a heavy focus on Inland, Deep and Shallow Draft Navigation Centers of Expertise as well as the Navigation Design Center of Expertise.
- Assistance to Navigation and Civil Works Decision Support Center (NDC) with Automated Information System (AIS) design, development, testing, operation, maintenance, and user assistance related to transactional, Geographical Information and OLAP Systems.
- A critical mass of knowledge on the engineering and economic aspects of Navigation, including inland and deep and shallow draft systems, in collaboration with industry, stakeholders, and interagency partners.
- Enterprise-level financial analysis expertise in support of the CW Navigation mission and USACE intergovernmental collaboration of infrastructure investment decisions.
- Policy and technical advice to USACE and Army senior leaders on navigation and marine transportation issues.

The anticipated solicitation release date is 21 May 2018, but is subject to change.