EPIC - Building Engineer Report (BER)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office Acquisition Management, is soliciting quotes for Building Engineer Report (BER) services for the EPIC facility at Fort Bliss, TX. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) under FAR 13 Simplified Acquisitions, set aside for Total Small Businesses. The requirement includes a comprehensive Building Condition Assessment and a maintenance plan. Quotes are due May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a comprehensive Building Engineer Report (BER), which includes a Building Condition Assessment (BCA). This involves inspecting the entire building (exterior, interior, grounds, components, operational support systems, and equipment) at the EPIC facility in Fort Bliss, TX. The scope also requires proposing repair and alteration projects for short-term (up to 5 years) and long-term (over 5 years) utilization, providing a summarized BER with cost estimates and photographs, developing a comprehensive maintenance plan (Scheduled O&M), and identifying potential energy conservation items. The inspection team must include a certified/licensed architect, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, fire protection engineer, structural engineer, and elevator specialist.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: May 20, 2026, to May 19, 2027.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Place of Performance: Fort Bliss, TX, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 20, 2026, 10:00 am EDT.
- Mandatory Site Visit: April 28, 2026, 10:00 am MDT. Vendors must complete and submit access forms and be vetted in advance. Instructions for obtaining a "Community Access Pass" are provided in the "Fort Bliss TX Pass Info Sheet_.pdf" document.
- Final Quotes Due: May 8, 2026, 10:00 am EDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Jose.L.Marin@dea.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Quote Requirements: Quotes must include pricing and responses to evaluation factors, submitted on an "all or none" basis. Alternate quotes are not accepted. Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Technical Quote and Business Quote.
- Offer Acceptance Period: Not less than 45 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Offerors must provide resumes for key personnel, demonstrating specific years of experience and qualifications. Security requirements include background investigations and PII handling protocols. The Standard Form 85 (SF85) may be required for personnel undergoing background investigations for non-sensitive positions.