A&E IDIQ Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS), an entity within the U.S. Department of Transportation, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for Architect/Engineering (A&E) IDIQ Services. This effort aims to identify qualified sources for maintaining and improving GLS facilities in Massena, New York. Responses are due May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
GLS anticipates awarding up to three (3) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for A&E services. Tasks may include reconnaissance, preparing designs (reports, specifications, drawings in AutoCAD or compatible format), on-site inspection of construction work, and project management/oversight. Projects can vary greatly in complexity and may have short lead times.
The required A&E capabilities, either in-house or through consultants, include expertise in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Environmental, Electrical, Electronic, Architectural, Surveying, and Occupational Health and Safety disciplines. Specific work areas include paving and drainage; concrete and steel structures; marine structures (e.g., locks, dams, pile structures, wharves, mooring cells); HVAC; sanitary and fire protection systems; electro-mechanical and hydraulic systems; environmental and energy efficiency; electrical power distribution systems; electronic equipment and controls; and construction and topographic surveys.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipates IDIQ contracts)
- Anticipated Awards: Up to three (3) IDIQ contracts
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, NAICS 541330 for size status determination)
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 29, 2026, 3:14 PM ET
Market Research Purpose
This notice is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Its objectives are to determine the existence and capability of sources, assess potential contractors' capabilities, identify their size and status under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), and gauge the level of competition. Future evaluation for a solicitation is expected to consider Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, Professional Qualifications, Geographic Location/Knowledge, Past Performance, and Capacity.
Response Instructions
Interested firms must submit their company name, address, point of contact (name, phone, email), Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI), CAGE Code, and Socio-Economic Size Status under NAICS 541330. Additionally, a capability statement (not exceeding 3 pages) listing three similar projects completed in the last 3 years, with brief descriptions and contact references, is required. Responses must be emailed to chora.snyder@dot.gov with the subject line "A&E IDIQ Services- Sources Sought 6923G526SS0004". Verbal questions will not be accepted, and respondents should not expect feedback beyond acknowledgment of receipt. Results of this notice will not be provided.