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ERDC Watercraft and Ship Simulator Support Services Multiple Award Task Order Contract

Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · USACE · OTHER_DIVISION · W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

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Published
6 Nov 2026
Closes
8 Dec 2026, 20:00 UTC
Reference
W912HZ27RA001
Location
United States
Sector
Research, Studies & Evaluation

At a glance

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · USACE · OTHER_DIVISION · W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR in United States has published a tender in research, studies & evaluation: “ERDC Watercraft and Ship Simulator Support Services Multiple Award Task Order Contract”. Submissions close on 8 December 2026, 28 days from today. Quote reference W912HZ27RA001 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 14 notices from this buyer since 2026, 4 of them currently open. There are 79 open research, studies & evaluation notices in United States on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities, not through FreeTender.

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Details

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · USACE · OTHER_DIVISION · W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR is soliciting ERDC Watercraft and Ship Simulator Support Services Multiple Award Task Order Contract. Solicitation number W912HZ27RA001. Classified under NAICS 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Product/service code R425 — ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES. Responses are due by 08 December 2026 20:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

This is an unrestricted, full and open, Request for Proposal for the establishment of a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC).The ordering period will consist of a 24-month base period and three 12-month option periods, for a total potential ordering period of 60 months, if all options are exercised. The overall objective of this procurement is to augment ERDCs ship simulation capabilities by acquiring specialized, independent maritime simulation and engineering support services to deliver technically rigorous, time-sensitive simulation solutions to USACE navigation challenges. The Contractor shall independently execute designated simulation tasks, conduct technical analyses, and deliver finalized engineering reports as specified in individual Task Orders, leveraging external maritime expertise to support the USACE navigation mission. Navigation study services not directly connected with project maintenance and operations are considered commercial activities and not inherently governmental. (33 U.S.C. 2321(b)).

Context for bidders

We hold 14 notices from DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · USACE · OTHER_DIVISION · W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR, going back to September 2026 — 4 of them still open. They buy mostly in Electronics & Semiconductors, Manufacturing & Supply and Financial & Professional Services. There are 79 open Research, Studies & Evaluation tenders in United States. This one closes in 28 days.

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