HEC-EFMSim - Maintenance and Support for HEC Java Software related to Ecosystems
ID: W912HQ25R0018Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSAALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8a95ce7644a74fc681e47b6574b9e748/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is seeking proposals for the maintenance and support of its Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) Java software, specifically focusing on the HEC-EFMSim tool related to ecosystems. The contract aims to provide essential services such as evaluating software issues, performing bug fixes, implementing minor modifications, and offering field support, all of which are critical for effective water management and ecosystem restoration. This firm-fixed-price acquisition, designated as W912HQ25R0018, has a performance period of 720 days, with proposals due by August 27, 2025, at 4:30 PM US Eastern Time. Interested parties should submit their proposals via email to Ms. Shanti Singh and Mr. David A. Kaplan, and the evaluation will prioritize technical understanding and personnel qualifications over price.

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    A02.12 PWS EFMSim Software Maintenance dated 2025.07.09.docx
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personnel services contract for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Institute for Water Resources (IWR), Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC). The contract focuses on providing maintenance and support for HEC's Java software related to ecosystems, particularly HEC-EFMSim. The primary objective is to assist HEC with software maintenance and minor enhancements, including bug fixes, minor modifications, field support, and documentation. The contractor must possess extensive software development skills with an emphasis on civil engineering, environmental, and water resources tools, along with knowledge of USACE mission requirements and HEC Java software. The contract specifies deliverables such as source code for bug fixes and modifications, tested with various datasets, and includes detailed logging and reporting requirements via Jira. The period of performance for Task 1, which covers ongoing modifications and software support, is 720 days from the award date. The government retains unlimited rights to all produced documents and source code.
    A02.12 PWS EFMSim Software Maintenance dated 2025.07.09.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personnel services contract for maintenance and support of HEC Java software related to ecosystems, primarily focusing on HEC-EFMSim. The contractor will provide essential services, including bug fixes, minor code enhancements, and documentation, ensuring that the software supports USACE’s water management and ecosystem restoration missions. Key tasks involve evaluating software issues, implementing bug fixes categorized by complexity, and providing field support as needed. The contractor is required to have expertise in hydrologic engineering and Java programming to address the software’s functionality gaps effectively. The contract specifies deliverables, performance assessment guidelines, and quality control measures. The contract duration is 720 days, encompassing maintenance tasks to enhance software usability and reliability for federal, state, and local agencies. Comprehensive oversight will be maintained through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan to ensure adherence to performance standards and to facilitate effective communication between the contractor and the government. Overall, the PWS highlights the collaboration necessary to advance water resource management through advanced software solutions.
    B01.01 CSS W912HQ25R0018 dated 2025.08.04.docx
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking proposals for the maintenance and support of its Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) Java software, specifically tools related to ecosystems. This firm-fixed-price acquisition, designated as W912HQ25R0018, falls under NAICS code 514511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) with a $34.0M size standard. The contract focuses on supporting HEC-RPT, HEC-EFM Plotter, HEC-EFM Mapper, and HEC-EFMSim, which are critical for water management, ecosystem restoration, and natural resource management. Services include evaluating and classifying issues, bug fixes, minor modifications, field support, meeting participation, and documentation. The period of performance is 720 days. Proposals are due by August 27, 2025, 4:30 pm US Eastern Time, via email to Ms. Shanti Singh and Mr. David A. Kaplan. Evaluation factors include Technical Understanding and Approach, Personnel Qualifications, Organizational Management, Past Performance, and Price, with non-price factors being significantly more important than price.
    B01.01 CSS W912HQ25R0018 dated 2025.08.04.docx
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) seeks proposals for commercial services under a combined synopsis/solicitation (W912HQ25R0018) for maintenance and support of HEC Java software concerning ecosystems. This unrestricted procurement allows participation from both small and large businesses, with a focus on expertise in civil engineering software development, particularly for water resources management. The contract requires extensive knowledge of hydrologic engineering and simulation. Key services include code evaluation, bug fixing, minor modifications, and providing field support, with a performance period of 720 days after contract award. Proposals must demonstrate technical understanding, qualified personnel, organizational management capability, and relevant past performance. Evaluation will follow a structured framework, prioritizing technical approach and personnel qualifications over organizational management and past performance, with price being a conditional factor. Proposals need to be submitted electronically by August 27, 2025, with questions accepted until August 13, 2025. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are responsible for ensuring the receipt of their submissions. This solicitation exemplifies a critical effort by the government to enhance technical support for ecosystem-related water management and restoration efforts.
    B08.03 Answers to Questions for W912HQ25R0018 dated 2025.08.19.docx
    The document provides answers to questions regarding Solicitation W912HQ25R0018 for maintenance and support of HEC Java Software related to Ecosystems (HEC-EFMSim). It clarifies that while there was previous contractual support, there are currently no open contracts for this software, making it an entirely new effort. The contract value will be determined through competition, and the government's estimate will not be disclosed. The document also distinguishes W912HQ25R0018 from a similar solicitation, W912HQ25R0019, stating that while both involve software maintenance and use similar language, they pertain to different software packages (HEC-EFMSim versus HEC-RPT, HEC-EFM Plotter, and HEC-EFM Mapper).
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