Presolicitation Notice – Advanced Contracting Initiative – Regional Contracts for Debris Management Services (ACI – RCDMS)

Description:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District (MVR), intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Advanced Contracting Initiative – Regional Contracts for Debris Management Services (ACI – RCDMS). The resulting contracts will provide rapid and comprehensive debris management and 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.

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. Services may be performed throughout the United States and its Outlying Areas, as defined by FAR 2.101, including all Commonwealths, Territories, and Minor Outlying Islands.

Anticipated Contract Type, Number of Awards, and NAICS:

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order Contracts (SATOCs).


• Number of Awards: Up to ten (10) awards anticipated.


• Applicable NAICS Code: 562119, Other Waste Collection.


• Small Business Size Standard: $47 million.

Planned Scope of Work (Summary):

The contemplated contracts will provide rapid and comprehensive debris management and removal services in support of Federal disaster response efforts, which may include:

• Debris collection


• Reduction


• Hauling


• Management


• Related tasks under individual task orders

The detailed scope, tasks, and performance requirements are described in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Draft RFP and Industry Feedback:

A separate Special Notice titled “Draft RFP for Advanced Contracting Initiative – Regional Contracts for Debris Management Services” (Notice ID: W912EK26RA0001 DRAFT RFP) is posted on SAM.gov. This notice includes the Draft Solicitation W912EK26RA0001 and associated schedules (Schedules A, B, C, G, L, and M).

Comments on the Draft RFP are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on Friday, December 12, 2025. Please follow the instructions in that Special Notice, including the use of ProjNet for inquiries.

Anticipated Solicitation Release and Response Dates:

The formal RFP W912EK26RA0001 is anticipated to be issued within the next 2–4 weeks, with proposals due approximately 60 days after issuance. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the solicitation and any amendments.

Important Notices:

• DO NOT SUBMIT A PROPOSAL IN RESPONSE TO THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE. This is a presolicitation notice only and does not constitute a solicitation. No proposals are requested or will be accepted in response to this notice.

The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing or submitting information in response to this presolicitation notice. Information provided in response to the Draft RFP Special Notice and this presolicitation notice may be used by the Government in finalizing the solicitation strategy but will not be individually acknowledged.