C--INTERMOUNTAIN/PACIFIC WEST Region Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Services

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation Number 140P2026R0067 for the NPS IDIQ Intermountain & Pacific Region.

• Eligibility: All firms meeting the solicitation requirements are welcome to participate, not just those holding a Midwest Region IDIQ.
• NAICS Code: The correct NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services), although the work will predominantly involve architectural services. Firms should be able to demonstrate capabilities in both.
• Contract Pool: The total contract pool is $150,000,000, shared among multiple awardees.
• Project Examples: Other projects may be submitted to demonstrate experience using the provided attachment, in addition to the prime examples.
• Licensure: Professional Engineers (PEs) or any discipline requiring a license are typically referenced for state licensure requirements.
• Due Date: The due date has been extended to June 24, 2026.
• SF 330 Form: Firms can use a user-friendly Word version of the SF 330 as long as it complies with the GSA format. GSA's default font size of 10-point is acceptable for the SF 330. Resumes are part of Section E and should be submitted there, with a three-page limit per resume. Section H can be expanded beyond the single fillable page if needed, provided it complies with GSA format.
• Past Performance: CPARS reports should not be included. Firms may choose to submit PPQs in addition to CPARS if available, but it is not required. The reviewer may not be able to determine project success without a PPQ for projects without CPARS.
• Geographic Areas: "Secondary geographic areas" refers to all other states not listed as primary.
• Short Notice: "Short notice" for capacity factor can mean less than a week for RFQ responses.
• Sustainable Design: Equivalent federal high-performance/sustainable design experience (e.g., Guiding Principles compliance, Green Globes, Envision) will be considered if LEED certification was not pursued.

Several clarifications have been made regarding the scope of work, eligibility, submission requirements (especially for the SF 330), and due dates. An updated RFQ is attached to an amendment addressing some of these points.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services for the National Park Service (NPS) Denver Service Center (DSC) under a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) / Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-aside, using NAICS Code 541330 (Engineering Services) with a size standard of $25.5 million. The IDIQ contract aims to support multi-disciplinary A&E design services for various projects within the Intermountain and Pacific West Regions.

Services include pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, planning, compliance, cost estimating, permitting, project scheduling, risk analysis, services during construction, commissioning, and supplementary services. Firms must demonstrate familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation, NPS policies, ABAAS, and sustainable design principles. Key personnel must be licensed architects and engineers in required disciplines. Firms must also acknowledge willingness to seek out and negotiate rates for additional non-key personnel disciplines as needed.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price IDIQ contract.

• Contract Period: Base contract for five years.

• Estimated Value: Maximum ordering limitation of $150,000,000 aggregate for all task orders under all contracts in this IDIQ pool. Guaranteed minimum is $5,000.

• Submission Format: SF-330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications Statement.

• Submission Deadline: June 24, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email to Edwin_Berry@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance):

  1. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence
  2. Past Performance
  3. Capacity
  4. Knowledge of the Geographic Location
  5. Professional Qualification

• Interviews: Firms will be interviewed after initial evaluation.

• Total Small Business Set-aside.

• Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Prime contractors must perform at least 50% of the total cost of performance using their own employees or those of similarly situated small business concerns.

• All questions must be emailed by May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Responses to questions will be posted via amendment on SAM.gov.

• This is a Request for Qualifications; it is not a Request for Proposal (RFP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This Excel file, titled 'B08_Attach_3_-_Private_Sector_Submissions_2.xlsx', appears to be a template or data collection tool intended for private sector submissions related to a government opportunity. It contains two sheets: 'Private Sector Submission' and 'Guidance'.

• Private Sector Submission Sheet: This sheet includes columns for 'Project Name/Client', 'Project Description', 'Dollar Value', 'Period of Performance', 'Key Metrics/Outcomes', 'Client Contact Information', and 'Relevance to NAICS 541330'. It is structured to capture detailed information about potential private sector projects or capabilities.
• Guidance Sheet: This sheet likely contains instructions or criteria for filling out the 'Private Sector Submission' sheet.

Bidders should review this attachment to understand the specific information the government is requesting regarding private sector experience, project details, and capabilities. It is crucial for accurately completing and submitting required information, particularly concerning project descriptions, performance metrics, and alignment with the specified NAICS code (541330 - Engineering Services).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) intended to gather feedback from references regarding an offeror's past performance on a specific contract. It is to be completed by the offeror (Sections A & B) and then transmitted to a reference (Sections C & D). The Contracting Officer will receive the completed questionnaire.

Offeror Information: Company Name, Address, UEI, Point of Contact. Contract Information for Past Project: Project Title, Contract Number, Contract Type, Awarded/Current Price, Award/Completion Dates, Period of Performance, Project Location, Client/Owner, Brief Description of Work. Reference Information: Name, Position/Title, Organization, Phone, Email, Signature, Date. Evaluation Sections: Ratings for Quality, Schedule (& Time Management), Cost Control, Management, Small Business Subcontracting (& Labor Standards), and Regulatory Compliance. Each area includes specific questions and definitions for ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory). Overall Recommendation & Comments: A final assessment of the contractor's ability to perform similar contracts. Return Instructions: Specifies the submission deadline (12:00 PM Mountain Time, June 24, 2026) and the Contracting Officer's contact information (Edwin Berry, National Park Service – Denver Service Center).

This questionnaire is crucial for offerors to provide to their past performance references. It guides the reference on what information is needed to evaluate the offeror's performance effectively. The ratings and comments provided by references will directly impact the government's assessment of the offeror's past performance, a key factor in source selection. Offerors should ensure they select appropriate references and provide them with sufficient time and information to complete this questionnaire accurately before the submission deadline.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation synopsis (Request for Qualifications - RFQ) for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) / Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Services within the Intermountain/Pacific West Region. The National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center (DSC), is seeking qualified firms to provide multi-disciplinary A&E design services. This procurement is being conducted under the Brooks Act and is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set-aside.

• The contract will support a variety of projects within areas of national significance across multiple states (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Alaska).

• Services will primarily specialize in contemporary and/or historic architecture.

• Firms must demonstrate expertise in required disciplines including architecture, landscape architecture, civil, electrical, environmental, fire protection, geotechnical, mechanical, sanitary, and structural engineering.

• Additional disciplines for non-Key Personnel include areas like anthropology, archeology, ABAAS, construction administration, cost engineering, and environmental planning.

• Required services include AutoCAD, BIM, GIS, project scheduling, and potentially incidental services like finish removal or testing.

• Types of projects include Planning, Analysis & Compliance; Environmental & Engineering Services; Architectural & Design Services; Historic Preservation & Cultural Projects; Infrastructure & Civil Projects; and Systems & Utilities.

• Firms must be familiar with NPS conservation values, historic preservation standards, ABAAS, and sustainable design principles.

• This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract.

• The IDIQ contract base period is five years.

• The total aggregate limit for all task orders under all contracts in this IDIQ pool shall not exceed $150,000,000.

• The guaranteed minimum for the life of each awarded contract is $5,000.

• This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Funds are not currently available.

• All questions must be submitted via email by May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Responses (Statements of Qualifications) are due by email no later than June 21, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Firms must use the official GSA SF 330 form.

• Evaluation will be based on five primary factors: Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, Past Performance, Capacity, Knowledge of the Geographic Location, and Professional Qualification.

• At least three (3) or more highly qualified firms will be selected for interviews and then potentially for negotiations for an IDIQ contract.

• A subsequent RFP will be issued to the top firms for proposal submission.

• This procurement is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 541330 Engineering Services.

• SBA Size Standard: $25.5 million.

• Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Proposed teams must have at least one person licensed in each required discipline, or able to obtain licensure within 30 days of task order issuance.

• Firms must perform at least 50 percent of the total cost of performance using their own employees or those of similarly situated small business concerns.

• Firms should not expect reimbursement for costs associated with participation or response to this RFQ.

• Not responding to this notice will not preclude participation in the subsequent RFP.

• Amendments will be posted to SAM.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) intended to gather feedback on an offeror's past performance for a specific contract. It is to be completed by the offeror (Sections A and B) and then transmitted to a reference who performed the work. The reference will complete Sections C and D and return it to the Contracting Officer. This information is considered Source Selection Sensitive.

Offeror Information: Company Name, Address, UEI Number, Point of Contact. Contract Information for Past Project: Project Title, Contract Number, Contract Type, Awarded/Final Price, Award/Completion Dates, Period of Performance, Project Location, Client/Owner, Brief description of work. Reference Information: Name, Position/Title, Organization, Phone, Email, Signature, Date. Evaluation Areas: Quality, Schedule (& Time Management), Cost Control, Management, Small Business Subcontracting (& Labor Standards), Regulatory Compliance. Each area includes specific questions and a rating scale (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory). Overall Recommendation & Comments: A section for the reference to provide an overall recommendation and comments. Return Information: Deadline for submission (June 26, 2025, 12:00 PM Mountain Time), Contracting Officer's Name (Stormy Gallagher), Title, Organization (National Park Service – Denver Service Center), and Email.

Bidders must use this form to solicit feedback from their references regarding past performance on relevant projects. The ratings and comments provided by references will be used by the government as part of the source selection process. Accurate and positive feedback in this questionnaire is crucial for demonstrating a bidder's capability to successfully perform the requirements of the solicitation (SOLICITATION NO. 140P2026R0039).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This Excel file, titled 'B08_Attach_3_-_Private_Sector_Submissions_1.xlsx', appears to be an attachment intended for private sector submissions. It contains two sheets: 'Private Sector Submission' and 'Guidance'. The 'Private Sector Submission' sheet includes columns for Project Name/Client, Project Description, Dollar Value, Period of Performance, Key Metrics/Outcomes, Client Contact Information, and Relevance to NAICS 541310. The 'Guidance' sheet is present but contains no discernible data.

• Private Sector Submission Sheet: This sheet is structured to capture details about potential projects or opportunities, including descriptions, financial aspects, performance periods, and client contacts.
• Relevance to NAICS 541310: A specific column is dedicated to assessing the relevance of the project to the Architectural and Engineering Services (NAICS 541310) industry code.

This document is likely intended to guide potential bidders on the type of information they should provide or consider when responding to an opportunity. The presence of fields like 'Dollar Value' and 'Period of Performance' suggests it may be used for preliminary opportunity assessment or for submitting project-related information. Bidders should review the 'Private Sector Submission' sheet to understand the expected format and content for their submissions, particularly concerning project details and their alignment with NAICS 541310.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 330 (SF330), "Architect-Engineer Qualifications." It is used by federal agencies to obtain information from architect-engineer (A-E) firms regarding their professional qualifications for contracts.

• Part I - Contract-Specific Qualifications: Collects information for a specific contract, including:
  • Contract Information (Title, Location, Public Notice Date, Solicitation Number)
  • Architect-Engineer Point of Contact
  • Proposed Team (Firms involved, their roles, and addresses)
  • Organizational Chart of Proposed Team
  • Resumes of Key Personnel (including education, registration, experience, and relevant projects)
  • Example Projects illustrating the team's qualifications
  • Key Personnel Participation Matrix
• Part II - General Qualifications: Collects general information about a firm or a specific branch office, including:
  • Firm Information (Name, Address, Year Established, Unique Entity Identifier)
  • Ownership and Small Business Status
  • Point of Contact
  • Employees by Discipline
  • Profile of Firm's Experience and Annual Average Revenue (last 5 years)
  • Annual Average Professional Services Revenues (last 3 years)

This form is essential for any A-E firm seeking to bid on federal contracts requiring architectural or engineering services. Bidders must accurately complete this form to demonstrate their qualifications, team capabilities, and past performance to the agency. It serves as the primary document for evaluating A-E firms' suitability for a contract.