Draft RFP for Advanced Contracting Initiative – Regional Contracts for Debris Management Services

UPDATE: 12/2/2025: A revised Schedule of Prices has been posted to SAM.gov as of December 2, 2025. CLIN 0003BB and 0003BC were updated for all scenarios, and quantities were provided for SAD-C and POD.

Draft RFP for Advanced Contracting Initiative – Regional Contracts for Debris Management Services

Notice ID: W912EK26RA0001-DRAFT-RFP

PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District (MVR), is issuing this Draft Solicitation to inform industry partners and gather feedback for the Advanced Contracting Initiative – Regional Contracts for Debris Management Services (ACI – RCDMS).  

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The USACE MVR Contracting Division has a requirement for rapid and comprehensive debris removal services in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other Federal disaster response efforts, as authorized by Public Law 93-288, The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act).

There is a significant and recurring need for large-scale debris management following natural and man-made disasters that exceed the capacity of state and local governments. These services may be performed throughout the United States and its Outlying Areas, as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 2.101, including all Commonwealths, Territories, and Minor Outlying Islands.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

DO NOT SUBMIT A PROPOSAL IN RESPONSE TO THIS DRAFT SOLICITATION.

This posting is intended to inform industry partners and gather feedback prior to the release of the final solicitation. All proprietary information received will be handled accordingly.

ATTACHED DRAFT DOCUMENTS

• Solicitation – W912EK26RA001 (Draft)
• Schedule A – Solicitation/Contract Form (Draft)
• Section B – Schedule of Prices (Draft)
• Schedule C – Performance Work Statement (Draft)
• Schedule G – Contract Administration Data (Draft)
• Schedule L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors (Draft)
• Schedule M – Basis for Award (Draft)

RESPONSE DEADLINE

Responses are due by 2:00 PM on Friday, December 12, 2025.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit questions and comments regarding the draft RFP via ProjNet (instructions

 provided below). Early submissions will allow additional time for responses prior to the final solicitation.

PROJNET INSTRUCTIONS

Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org.

Bidder Inquiry Ke: RZBEZ7-4HCAQZ

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.

DISCLAIMERS

NAICS Code: 562119 - Other Waste Collection ($47 million small business size standard).

Not a Request for Proposal: This is a DRAFT SOLICITATION ONLY.

Purpose: This notice provides information for industry to review prior to the final solicitation and seeks questions and feedback.

Informational Notice: This is not a pre-solicitation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5.  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. All submissions will be considered, but the Government is not obligated to incorporate all suggestions.