IT Companies:

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Information Technology (IT) hardware and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software purchases are made through the Army Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) program. When procuring IT Services under CHESS, consideration must be given to setting aside requirements for small businesses and other small business categories.  All Army personnel are required to utilize CHESS for all COTS Purchases.
  • UPDATE 15 SEP 2023:  CHESS is no longer mandatory for all cloud services, software development, and continuous software evolution service-type contracts.  Read the CIO memo here.  If you sell these services, and review any of the districts/centers forecast and missions determine there may be a fit, please contact the Small Business Professional (SBP) to market your services. List of SBP office contacts and top NAICS here.
• USACE main IT/IM services contract is managed under the GSA Alliant 2 Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) Contract No. 47QTCK18D0001.  Additional information can be found at the Contractor’s website.
  • As a small business seeking subcontracting opportunities, please go to the SAIC’s Small Business Webpage. You may utilize their “contact us form” at “Contact Us Form” or contact Ms. Rita Brooks.
  • Additional IT-related contracts, specifically for use Enterprise-Wide, not included in the large service contract is executed through USACE, Humphrey's Engineer Center Support Activity (HECSA) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters > HECSA > HECSA Small Business
• A list of services provided by CIO-G6 to support USACE is located here: CIO/G6 Services These services may be part of the larger service contract and/or separate services (or software) procured for use or support enterprise wide and may give your company an idea where your supplies/services may fit and how to best market as a prime or subcontractor.

• After screening all for mandatory sources, Army is to utilize the National Diversity Veteran Small Business Programs for micro-purchase requirements.

While IT is not the main area of procurements to support our mission, you can also:

• Review the top 5 NAICS for each district/center for the past 2 fiscal years and identify any potential opportunities with districts that include an IT related NAICS. Top NAICS for districts FY23
• Review the enterprise wide contract forecast for IT-related supplies/services that may be planned outside of the above methods: Enterprise Acquisition Forecast

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Still have questions on USACE IT requirements or how to determine other agencies that may be a better fit for your IT related services/products?

Remember, in addition to your district/center Small Business Professional, your state's Apex Accelerator (Formerly PTAC) is a GREAT resource and partner to help you understand your best Federal customers for IT services/products- find your state's Apex Accelerator at Apex Accelerators

Companies with Innovative Solutions

Please research and explore opportunities through Broad Agency Announcements and other avenues for innovative solutions (products/services) that support the USACE mission.  A few recommendations are as follows:

• Information for Inventors
• Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC)
• Army Geospatial Center
• Other Centers of Expertise
• General Research and Development Information (includes Unsolicited Proposals and SBIR Information)