How to bid on Mississippi Valley Division Civil Works Areas of Interest Commercial Solutions Openings

What the Army Corps of Engineers is buying

The Department of the Army, through the Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi Valley Division (MVD), is seeking innovative commercial products, technologies, and services. This is an open call for solutions that can close capability gaps or provide technological advancements in several civil works areas.

Specifically, MVD is interested in solutions for maintaining navigation channels, repairing navigation structures, comprehensive imaging of structures (above and below water), locating underwater objects, predicting sedimentation in waterways, improving navigation and flood risk management project delivery, and non-structural dry floodproofing. Other Department of Defense agencies may also use this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).

Key dates and deadlines

This opportunity was published on May 28, 2026. Proposals are due by May 28, 2027, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. This is a long-term open call, allowing vendors ample time to develop and submit their innovative solutions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses that offer innovative commercial products, technologies, or services relevant to civil engineering, marine operations, environmental management, and flood control. Firms specializing in advanced imaging, materials science, predictive modeling, and construction or repair methods for waterways and structures would find this relevant. It targets companies with solutions that can address specific operational challenges or introduce new technological capabilities to the Army Corps of Engineers.

How to respond

To access the full details of this solicitation, you need to click the "View original source" link on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all attached documents, though this is not always required for every bid.

Tips for a competitive response

When preparing your response, clearly articulate how your proposed solution directly addresses one or more of the identified Areas of Interest. Focus on demonstrating the innovative nature of your product or service and how it provides a technological advancement or closes a specific capability gap for the MVD. Provide concrete examples or data to support your claims of effectiveness and efficiency.

Ensure your proposal highlights the commercial viability and readiness of your solution. Since this is a Commercial Solutions Opening, the agency is looking for existing or near-market-ready commercial offerings rather than pure research and development. Clearly outline the benefits your solution offers in terms of cost savings, improved performance, or enhanced safety for the Army Corps of Engineers.