How to bid on Horizontal Construction MATOC for the Dept. of the Army

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mobile District is seeking one small-business contractor for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). This contract covers a full range of horizontal construction, renovation, repair, and some related design work. Projects will primarily be located at 12 sites across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi.

This is a total small business set-aside opportunity. The successful contractor will be responsible for designing and constructing complete and usable facilities as described in the Request for Proposals (RFP) documents.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 23, 2026. Proposals are due by September 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. It is your responsibility to monitor the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website daily for any changes or amendments to this solicitation.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a total small business set-aside. It is suitable for small businesses specializing in horizontal construction, renovation, and repair, with an NAICS code of 237990. A small business for this project is defined as having average annual receipts of less than $45,000,000 for the past three or five years. Firms must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible.

How to respond

All prospective contractors and their subcontractors and suppliers must be registered in The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) before downloading solicitation information. Solicitation documents, plans, and specifications are only available via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website. You will need to register on PIEE to access documents and submit your proposal.

This is a two-phase design-build solicitation. Proposals will be evaluated in Phase One based on technical approach and performance capability. A limited number of firms will be invited to participate in Phase Two, where detailed project design requirements will be added by amendment. All bid forms, bid bonds, and other required documents, including amendments, must be submitted electronically with your proposal.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is a two-phase design-build solicitation, focus on clearly articulating your technical approach and demonstrating strong performance capability in Phase One. Provide concrete examples of past projects that align with horizontal construction, renovation, and repair.

Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and up-to-date well before the deadline. Familiarize yourself with the PIEE system for accessing documents and submitting proposals. Pay close attention to all instructions provided within the PIEE Solicitation Module Vendor Access Instructions and SOP PIEE Proposal Manager Offeror documents.

Review the solicitation criteria carefully, especially regarding industry standards and specific project requirements, to ensure your proposed design flexibility meets the agency's needs. While critical path method is not required, a well-organized and detailed project plan will still be beneficial.