How to bid on Water Management Programming for the DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is seeking computer programming and water management program enhancement services. This includes tasks such as software analysis, database development, web development, hardware and system development, user interface development, and systems integration.

This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery contract with a five-year base period. The work is expected to involve publicly releasable Water Management datasets.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 31, 2026. All responses must be submitted by August 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. It is important to submit your proposal before this deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for technology firms with expertise in computer programming, software development, database management, web development, and systems integration. Experience with water management datasets or similar publicly releasable data is relevant.

No Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is required for this base contract, as contractors will not handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI) on their own systems. This may make it accessible to a broader range of small businesses.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account to view all documents, though this is not always necessary for every bid.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with the specific programming and development skills requested, such as software analysis, database development, and systems integration. Provide examples of past projects that showcase your capabilities in these areas.

Emphasize your understanding of working with publicly releasable datasets and your ability to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. Since this is a firm-fixed-price contract, ensure your proposed pricing is competitive and accurately reflects the scope of work for a five-year base period.