# Sources Sought for Structural Engineer Expert Consultant Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w912bu27qxxxx - Solicitation number: w912bu27qxxxx - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Army - Agency: Department of the Army - Contracting office: W2SD Endist Philadelphia (W912BU) - NAICS: 541330 Engineering Services - Product or service code: R425 Engineering and Technical Services - Place of performance: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - County: Philadelphia County (FIPS 42101). https://abierto.us/counties/philadelphia-county-pa-42101 - City: Philadelphia. https://abierto.us/cities/philadelphia-pa-4260000 - First posted: September 29, 2026 - Last posted: September 29, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/27b50b542c9e428b878c2f6f73e00d84/view ## Description This Sources Sought Notice is being issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District. In this project, the Contractor shall assist the Government in preparing for litigation before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) by: requesting and evaluating information potentially available to or in the possession of AWFJV Western Federal Joint Venture and its subcontractors; assisting with the identification of Government and AWFJV personnel whose depositions would be relevant to evaluating the facts of the claim; identifying any additional information required to finalize an Expert Report in defense of the claim; finalizing the report for submission; providing trial support; testifying as an Expert Witness; and assisting with post-trial briefs. Prior to potentially issuing a solicitation, USACE Philadelphia District is requesting information from any additional sources to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details regarding the ability to provide the required products/services to meet the needs of the Government. Responses are not to exceed five (5) pages. Responses shall be in electronic format. A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this notice and points of contract (names, email, and telephone numbers) at a minimum. The cover page is not considered in the total page count. USACE Philadelphia District will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Noelle Griest at noelle.c.griest@usace.army.mil with the subject line "Structural Engineer Expert Consultant. “All responses shall be unclassified and submitted by no later than 05:00PM EST on 10/13/2026. This notice is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with RFO Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this notice, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this notice. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this notice to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Phone calls will NOT be accepted. ## Attachments - [DRAFT Struct Engineer_PWS Revision (6.2.26).docx](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/56aea3d4a9ee4f668322d152d614eb65/download) ## Open now in the same industry 95 open in NAICS 541330. - Waterjet Support Services (N6449827R0503), due November 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/n6449827r0503 - PD-42-0030; PIP – Rolls Royce Marine Gas Turbines (N64498-26-RFPREQ-PD-42-0030_1), due November 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/n6449826rfpreqpd4200301 - Amphibious/CVN Engineering and Ship Control Systems (N6449827R3103), due November 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/n6449827r3103 ## Publications - September 29, 2026: Sources sought, due October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 27b50b542c9e428b878c2f6f73e00d84. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/27b50b542c9e428b878c2f6f73e00d84/view ## Points of contact - NOELLE GRIEST, noelle.c.griest@usace.army.mil - Domenic Sestito, domenic.l.sestito@usace.army.mil, 2156566454 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/w912bu27qxxxx.