Presolicitation Notice – Advanced Contracting Initiative – Regional Contracts for Debris Management Services (ACI – RCDMS)
ID: W912EK26RA0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ROCK ISLANDROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5001, USA

NAICS

Other Waste Collection (562119)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6eee54f961814a24ac32c531964e1c98/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Rock Island District, is preparing to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Advanced Contracting Initiative – Regional Contracts for Debris Management Services (ACI – RCDMS). This initiative aims to establish up to ten Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide rapid and comprehensive debris management and removal services in support of Federal disaster response efforts, particularly following natural and man-made disasters that exceed local capacities. The contracts will encompass a wide range of services, including debris collection, reduction, hauling, and management, with a total capacity of $37 billion over a five-year period. Interested contractors are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for the formal RFP, anticipated to be released within the next 2–4 weeks, and must submit comments on the Draft RFP by December 12, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Christopher McCabe at christopher.a.mccabe@usace.army.mil or Brunson Grothus at brunson.e.grothus@usace.army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher McCabe
    christopher.a.mccabe@usace.army.mil
    Brunson Grothus
    brunson.e.grothus@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    ACI-RCDMS_Section C_DRAFT (PWS).pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking contractors for regional debris management services following natural or man-made disasters. This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract establishes ten Regional Single Award Task Order Contracts (SATOCs) across the United States and its territories, with a total capacity of $37 billion over a five-year ordering period. Contractors will provide personnel, equipment, and services for comprehensive debris removal, including specialized categories like waterway debris, private property removal, and demolition of unsafe structures. The contract emphasizes efficient, compliant operations, requiring the use of an Automated Debris Management System (ADMS) for real-time tracking and reporting to the Government's Library of Operational Analysis for Debris Management (LOADM). Contractors are responsible for all aspects of project management, quality control, safety, and environmental compliance, including the submission of detailed plans and reports. The program aims to ensure rapid and effective disaster response while prioritizing local and small business participation.
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