How to bid on Soo Lock Fire Alarm Modernization for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking design-build construction services to upgrade the fire alarm system at the Soo Lock in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. This project is important for ensuring the safety and operational reliability of the Soo Lock facility.

This is a restricted solicitation, meaning only seven named Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) contractors are eligible to bid. The target award ceiling for this project is $4 million.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

Proposals are due by September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) solicitation module. Proposals not received by this date and time will not be considered.

Payment and performance bonds will be required for this project. These bonds must be provided within 10 days after the contract award date. The Notice to Proceed will be issued only after the bonds are received and approved.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for the seven MATOC contractors identified under contract numbers W912P523D0001 through W912P523D0007. These firms are AIS Infrastructure, LLC; CMS Corporation; Geiger Brothers, Inc.; Howard W. Pence, Inc.; Kiewit Infrastructure Co.; Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.; and WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc.

The solicitation is for construction services, specifically design-build for fire alarm modernization. Eligible firms should have active System for Award Management (SAM) registrations.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the restricted solicitation documents, including drawings and specifications, you must first ensure your firm has an active SAM registration. Then, email Megan Murphy at [email protected] and Pat Duggins at [email protected] with the subject "Verification for W912QR-62373550". In the email body, include your company's CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

Once the government confirms your SAM registration, access will be granted within PIEE. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the PIEE solicitation module by the deadline. Acknowledge receipt of the RFP by signing the provided space and returning it to Megan Murphy via email.

Practical tips for a competitive response

The basis for award will be the Lowest Evaluated Price, with price being more important than past performance. The government will review your firm's past performance through CPARS, looking at the quality and timeliness of prior jobs similar in scope and magnitude.

Your proposal should include a detailed price breakdown or labor category table. This breakdown must demonstrate the use of the binding rates included in your MATOC contract. Proposals that do not submit a price breakdown or fail to use the binding rates from your MATOC will not be considered. The government intends to award the contract without negotiations, so ensure your initial proposal is complete and competitive.

All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted via ProjNet using the bidder inquiry key CYF3NK-7ZP2UW. If you believe there's an error or omission in the RFP, notify the Contract Specialist in writing immediately with supporting rationale.