Agency Procurement Guide
Contracts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
USACE manages the largest civil works portfolio in the country (over $13B annually) plus most MILCON in CONUS. It operates through 38 district offices, each with autonomous contracting authority.
Procurement overview
- Annual contract obligations
- ~$12B
- Mission
- Civil works, military construction, and environmental restoration
- Procurement office
- USACE Headquarters and 38 district offices
Contract vehicles used most
- A&E MATOC
- Construction MATOC
- FAR Part 36 design-build
How businesses win bids with the USACE
Districts run their own MATOC pools — getting on a regional MATOC (e.g., Mobile, Galveston, Sacramento) is the dominant strategy for sustained construction work.
Most active NAICS codes
- NAICS 237310 — Highway, Street & Bridge Construction
- NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
- NAICS 237990 — Other Heavy Construction
Industries that sell most to USACE
States with the most USACE contracting activity
FAQs
- How much does the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spend on contracts annually?
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers obligates approximately $12 billion in contracts each fiscal year.
- What contract vehicles does the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers use most?
- Common contract vehicles include A&E MATOC, Construction MATOC, FAR Part 36 design-build.
- What NAICS codes are most used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?
- The most-used NAICS codes are 237310 (Highway, Street & Bridge Construction); 541330 (Engineering Services); 237990 (Other Heavy Construction).
- How do small businesses win work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?
- Districts run their own MATOC pools — getting on a regional MATOC (e.g., Mobile, Galveston, Sacramento) is the dominant strategy for sustained construction work.
- Where is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers's procurement office?
- Primary procurement oversight sits with the USACE Headquarters and 38 district offices.