Sources Sought Notice for Architect-Engineer Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (A-E IDIQ) Contract for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Design Services for barges and non-self-propelled floating plant

This contract is a Sources Sought Notice for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Architect-Engineering services agreement to support the US Army Corps of Engineers Marine Design Center. The contract focuses on providing naval architecture and marine engineering design services specifically for the USACE fleet of barges and non-self-propelled floating plant. The scope of work includes investigations, studies, design, engineering, computer-aided drafting, specification writing, and cost estimating necessary to maintain and improve these vessels. The anticipated contract capacity is approximately $20 million over a five-year ordering period. The notice is intended for market research and informational purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals, quotes, or bids. The Department of Defense's Philadelphia office is managing the acquisition, with responses due by June 26, 2026. The NAICS code associated with the contract is 541330, which covers engineering services. Point of contact information is provided for interested parties to inquire further, but no current solicitation is available. The contract will enable ongoing support for critical naval architecture needs essential to the operational readiness and maintenance of the USACE's marine assets.