C--SOUTHEAST REGION IDIQ MULTI-DISCIPLINARY AE DESIGN SERVICES

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Architect-Engineering (A-E) professional services for the Southeast Region of the National Park Service (NPS). The contract will provide general engineering and supporting services for a variety of projects within Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The acquisition is being procured under FAR Subpart 36.6, following the Brooks Act Procedures.

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

• The majority of services will be engineering-focused.

• Familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation, treatment of Historic Properties, Cultural Landscapes, NPS conservation and interpretation values, Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS), and sustainable design principles is required.

• Required disciplines for Key Personnel include registered professional architects and engineers in architecture, landscape architecture, civil, electrical, environmental, fire protection, geotechnical, mechanical, sanitary, and structural.

• Additional non-Key Personnel disciplines are listed, and firms must acknowledge willingness to seek them out.

• A documented internal Quality Control (QC) program is required.

• Firms must demonstrate specialized experience and technical competence in various project types, including but not limited to:

  • Renovation/new roadways, transportation corridors, parking lots, and bridges.
  • Replacement/new utility systems.
  • Rehabilitation/renovation or construction of new buildings.
  • Rehabilitation/renovation of historical battlefields and landscapes.
  • Rehabilitation/renovation/new seawalls, canals, breakwater systems, marinas, wharfs.
  • Restoration/rehabilitation of riverbanks, wetlands, riparian corridors, and coastal environments.
  • Renovation/new campgrounds.

• Services may include AutoCAD drafting, BIM, GIS, project scheduling, and other software.

• Contract Type: Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) - IDIQ.

• Contract Period: Base contract period of five years.

• Total IDIQ Pool Ceiling: $100,000,000.00.

• Maximum Ordering Value per Contract: $100,000,000.00 over its period of performance.

• Individual Task Order Ceiling: $5,000,000.

• Guaranteed Minimum: $1,000 for the life of the contract.

• Work will be ordered by issuance of firm fixed price task orders.

• Submission Deadline: 12:00 PM Eastern, 25 June 2026.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to specified addresses.

• Required Document: Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications (Parts I and II).

• Evaluation Process: Three phases - Statement of Qualifications, Shortlisting for discussions/interviews, and final selection for price negotiation.

• Evaluation Criteria (in descending order of importance):

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

• Firms must demonstrate ability to use QC procedures, adhere to schedules, and possess sufficient technical resources.

• Past performance will be evaluated based on technical quality, timeliness, management, small business subcontracting, and regulatory compliance.

• This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 541310 – Architectural Services.

• SBA Size Standard: $12.5 million.

• Prime firms are required to spend at least 50 percent of the cost of performance on their own employees or employees of similarly situated small business subconsultants.

• All questions must be submitted via email by 12:00 PM Eastern, 29 May 2026.

• Solicitation packages are not provided, and no additional project information will be given.

• Firms must indicate their ability to obtain licensure in each state for required disciplines; proof of licensure is required at the task order level.

• Organizational charts may be submitted on 11x17 paper; other documents should be 8.5x11.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions submitted by potential bidders and the government's official responses, clarifying various aspects of the solicitation.

• Period of Performance (PoP): Clarification is sought regarding the exact start and end dates for the base year, considering a potential November 1st start date and a 45-day mobilization period. The government's response indicates that resumes will be reviewed post-award, and there is no incumbent.
• Technical Proposal Requirements: Bidders inquired about specific technical information required, evaluation criteria, minimum acceptability thresholds, page limitations, and format requirements. The government's responses indicate that resumes and commitment letters are required, and these will be reviewed post-award.
• Subcontracting Limitations: For a total small business set-aside, the prime must be small, but not all subcontractors need to be. However, the prime must comply with FAR 52.219-14 regarding the percentage of work paid to subcontractors that are not similarly situated.
• Key Personnel Qualifications: Questions were raised about the definition of 'Sanitary' for key personnel (clarified as sanitary engineering capabilities) and the requirement for architects to hold licenses in all states. The government clarified that architectural capability can be provided through the team, and licensure proof is required at the task order level.
• Past Performance: Bidders asked if other agency Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) forms could be used and if PPQs should be submitted with the proposal or sent directly. The government confirmed alternate forms may be used but must contain sufficient detail, and PPQs should be included within the SF-330 package by the submission deadline.
• Security Requirements: Clarification was requested on security requirements, including background checks, IT training, and potential security clearances (secret or top secret). The government's response regarding specific clearance levels is not detailed in the provided text.
• On-site vs. Remote Work: Bidders asked if staff would be required to perform on-site and if absence hour limitations apply to remote personnel. The government's stance on on-site requirements and remote personnel absence hours is not explicitly detailed in the provided text.

These clarifications address ambiguities regarding performance timelines, proposal content, evaluation criteria, and personnel qualifications, aiding bidders in preparing more accurate and compliant proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Architect-Engineering (A-E) professional services for the Southeast Region of the National Park Service (NPS). The acquisition is conducted under the Brooks A-E Act and FAR Subpart 36.6. The NPS is seeking qualified firms to provide general engineering and supporting services for a variety of projects across the United States, its territories, and possessions.

• The contract will support the design for construction projects, including planning, development of design and construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, operation and maintenance plans, and construction observation.

• Services include research, evaluation, analysis, strategic planning, inventory, monitoring, and compliance/permitting (environmental, NEPA, NHPA Section 106).

• A wide range of project types are anticipated, including but not limited to: aquatic organism passage structures, buildings, drainage systems, electrical systems, fire protection, geotechnical engineering, historic structures, marine facilities, memorials, pavement design, recreation facilities, safety assessments, security systems, seismic engineering, site developments, transportation engineering, and water/wastewater systems.

• Required disciplines for Key Personnel include registered professional architects and engineers in architecture, landscape architecture, civil, electrical, environmental, fire protection, geotechnical, mechanical, sanitary, and structural.

• Firms must demonstrate familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation, NPS conservation values, management policies, ABAAS, and sustainable design principles.

• Firms must have an active security clearance for projects requiring classified information, to be determined at the Task Order level.

• The IDIQ contract will be awarded to at least three (3) firms.

• The base contract period is five years.

• Work will be ordered via firm-fixed-price task orders.

• The total of all task orders under this IDIQ pool shall not exceed $100,000,000.00.

• The maximum ordering value for each awarded contract is $100,000,000 over its period of performance.

• Individual task orders shall not exceed $5,000,000.

• The guaranteed minimum is $1,000 for the life of the contract.

• This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

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

• Submission is via email using Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications.

• Proposals are due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on 25 June 2026.

• Questions must be submitted via email no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time on 06 May 2026.

• The selection process involves three phases: Statement of Qualifications (SF-330), interviews, and proposal submission/negotiation.

• Evaluation criteria include: Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, Past Performance, Capacity, Knowledge of the Geographic Location, and Professional Qualifications.

• Firms must demonstrate at least 50% of the cost of performance is incurred by their own employees or other small business concerns (Limitation on Subcontracting).

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Prime contractors must spend at least 50% of performance costs on their own employees or other small business concerns.

• Firms must have at least one person licensed (able to stamp) in each state for each required discipline; proof of licensure will be required at the task order level.

• The SF-330 submission has specific page limitations for certain sections.

• Incumbent firms are listed in the Q&A section.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis (Request for Qualifications) for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Architect-Engineering (A-E) professional services. The National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center (DSC) is seeking qualified firms to provide general engineering and supporting services for projects located throughout the United States, its territories, and possessions. The acquisition is being procured under the Brooks A-E Act (FAR Subpart 36.6).

• The contract will support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to:

  • Planning, design, and construction plans
  • Specifications and cost estimates
  • Operation and maintenance plans
  • Construction observation
  • Research, evaluation, analysis, strategic planning, inventory, and monitoring
  • Compliance and permitting (environmental, construction, NEPA, NHPA Section 106)

• Specific project types include aquatic organism passage, buildings and structures, drainage, electrical systems, environmental engineering, fire protection, geotechnical, historic structures, marine and coastal facilities, mechanical systems, memorials, pavement design, renewable energy, recreation facilities, safety assessments, seismic engineering, site developments, storm drainage, topographic and hydrographic surveying, transportation engineering, and water/wastewater systems.

• Firms must demonstrate familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation, NPS conservation values, ABAAS, and sustainable design principles.

• Key Personnel must include registered professional architects and engineers in various disciplines. Additional non-Key Personnel may include specialists in areas like anthropology, archeology, cost engineering, and environmental compliance.

• Firms must demonstrate the ability to obtain licensure in each state for each required discipline, with proof required at the task order level.

• A documented internal Quality Control (QC) program is required.

• This is a Multiple Award Task Order IDIQ contract.

• The base contract period is five years.

• The total value for all task orders under this IDIQ pool shall not exceed $100,000,000.00.

• The maximum ordering value for each awarded contract is $100,000,000 over its period of performance.

• Individual task orders shall not exceed $5,000,000.

• The guaranteed minimum is $1,000 for the life of the contract.

• Work will be ordered by issuance of firm fixed price task orders.

• Submission Deadline: 25 May 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to Terrell Thompson (terrell_thompson@ios.doi.gov), Cory Terrell (cory_terrell@ios.doi.gov), and CS_DSC_Proposal_Submission@ios.doi.gov.

• Required Document: Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications.

• Evaluation Criteria (in descending order of importance):

  1. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence
  2. Past Performance (recent, relevant projects, including CPARS data)
  3. Capacity (ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and maintain quality)
  4. Knowledge of the Geographic Location
  5. Professional Qualifications (key personnel, disciplines, licenses)

• Selection Process: Three phases: 1) Submission of SF-330, 2) Shortlisting and interviews, 3) Request for Proposal (RFP) and negotiation.

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

• The NAICS Code is 541310 – Architectural Services, with an SBA size standard of $12.5 million.

• Prime Architecture Firms are required to spend at least 50 percent of the cost of performance on their own employees or employees of other small business concerns (similarly situated subconsultants are allowed).

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

• Questions must be submitted via email by 06 May 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Late questions may not be answered.

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

• Qualification packages are not provided, and no additional project information will be given during the announcement period.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) intended to gather feedback on a contractor's performance for a specific project. Offerors are required to complete Sections A and B and then transmit the questionnaire to a reference who will complete Sections C and D and return it to the Contracting Officer.

• Offeror Information: Company name, address, UEI, and point of contact.
• Contract Information: Details of the past project, including title, contract number, type, price, award/completion dates, period of performance, project location, client, and a brief scope of work description.
• Reference Information: Name, title, organization, phone, and email of the individual providing the reference.
• Evaluation Criteria: Definitions for ratings from Unsatisfactory to Exceptional across Quality, Schedule (& Time Management), Cost Control, Management, Small Business Subcontracting (& Labor Standards), and Regulatory Compliance.
• Return Instructions: Specifies the return deadline (June 26, 2025, 12:00 PM Mountain Time) and the Contracting Officers to whom it should be returned.

This questionnaire is crucial for bidders as it directly relates to the past performance evaluation factor of the solicitation (140P2026R0055). Bidders must identify suitable references and ensure they complete and return this questionnaire by the specified deadline. The feedback provided by references will significantly influence the government's assessment of the bidder's ability to successfully perform the contract requirements.

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 A-E contracts. The form is used to select firms based on demonstrated competence and professional qualifications, leading to contract negotiation with the most highly qualified firm.

Part I - Contract-Specific Qualifications:

• Section A: Contract Information: Details about the specific contract, including title, location, public notice date, and solicitation/project number.
• Section B: Architect-Engineer Point of Contact: Contact information for the prime contractor or joint venture representative.
• Section C: Proposed Team: Information on the prime contractor, joint venture partners, and key subcontractors, including their roles.
• Section D: Organizational Chart: A visual representation of the proposed team structure.
• Section E: Resumes of Key Personnel: Detailed qualifications, experience, education, registration, and other professional qualifications for key personnel.
• Section F: Example Projects: Descriptions of projects that best illustrate the proposed team's capabilities, including project owner, scope, and relevance to the current contract.
• Section G: Key Personnel Participation: A matrix showing which key personnel worked on the example projects listed in Section F.
• Section H: Additional Information: Space for any agency-requested information not covered elsewhere.
• Section I: Authorized Representative: Signature and details of the authorized representative.

Part II - General Qualifications:

• Used for general firm qualifications, either for a specific branch office or the entire firm.
• Includes firm details, ownership, small business status, employee disciplines, and profile of experience and revenue.

This form is essential for any A-E firm seeking to bid on federal contracts requiring architectural or engineering services. It outlines the comprehensive information required to demonstrate a firm's qualifications, team capabilities, and past performance. Bidders must accurately complete all relevant sections to be considered for selection.