Master Blanket Purchase Agreements for Blast Assessments | US. Army Corps of Engineers

Executive Summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting market research for Master Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to provide site assessments and blast analyses. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge vendor capabilities and interest before a potential Request for Quote (RFQ).

Key Requirements (Verbatim Excerpts)

• (6)       Company Cage Code,

Scope & Requirements

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is conducting market research to evaluate and determine available sources with competencies and capabilities to provide site assessments, blast analyses, and security recommendations for select sites across the U.S as specified within the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). Details regarding the tasks for this effort are provided in the DRAFT PWS document.

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain availability of vendors, vendor capability in fulfilling the requirement, and to determine interest in participation for market research purposes before a Request for Quote (RFQ) is released for the required services.

Respondents are requested to review the attached DRAFT PWS and submit responses to the following questions:

1. Contact information: Interested organizations should respond by providing the Government the following information:

(1) Company name,

(2) Address,

(3) Point of Contact, business title,

(4) Telephone number,

(5) Email address,

(6) Company Cage Code,

(7) Primary NAICS,

(8) Business Size, i.e., Large, Small (if small, state your category).

(9) Current Registration in SAM,

(10) Webpage address.

1. Answer the Following Questions: All interested contractors (both large and small) are requested to provide written responses to the questions below.

Question #1: Does your company have the capability to provide both the site assessments and blast analyses as described in the DRAFT PWS? If not, please explain why not and state which your company cannot provide?

Question #2: Does your company have the capability to provide all of the requested deliverables for the site assessments and the blast analyses as specified within the DRAFT PWS? If not, please explain why and state which your company cannot provide?

Question #3: Does your company have a SECRET security clearance as required in the DRAFT PWS?

Question #4: Does your company currently have access to the required Vulnerability Assessment and Protection Option (VAPO) software for blast analyses as specified within the DRAFT PWS?

1. Capabilities Statement: A description of capabilities in providing 1) the minimum required capabilities described in the DRAFT PWS and 2) Experience. Previous procurement information, including contract numbers and customers, is recommended.
2. Business Status (based on NAICS 541330, Engineering Services): Please indicate the business status of your company (Socio-Economic Factors: 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, Small Disadvantaged Business etc.).

Interested vendors must provide the above information no later than 1:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on 26 May 2026. Responses must be emailed to Jon-Vincent Holden at [email protected] AND David Ammermann at [email protected]. Any questions related to this notice must be submitted in writing to Jon-Vincent Holden. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submissions of their responses.

Compliance & Qualifications

• SECRET security clearance as required in the DRAFT PWS

How to Prepare Your Bid

1. Ensure your company can meet the capabilities outlined in the DRAFT PWS, particularly regarding site assessments and blast analyses.
2. Prepare a detailed capabilities statement that includes previous experience and relevant contract numbers.
3. Submit your response by the deadline, ensuring all required information is included to avoid disqualification.