AE IDIQ SERVICES EASTERN AND WESTERN REGIONS
Overview
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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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis for Architect-Engineer (A/E) Services for facilities repair, renovation, modernization, and alteration across its Eastern and Western Regions. This is not a request for proposals. The market research will help determine the procurement method, including potential small business set-asides. Responses are due by February 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
NOAA anticipates awarding one or more Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for professional A/E services in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6 (The Brooks Act). The period of performance for each region will be five (5) years.
- Geographic Coverage:
- Eastern Region: Approximately 35 states and territories (e.g., AL, FL, GA, NY, VA).
- Western Region: Approximately 20 states and territories (e.g., AK, CA, HI, OR, WA).
- The Government reserves the right to utilize the contractor in other U.S. locations on an exception basis.
- Typical Services: Architecture, multi-discipline engineering (structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, fire protection, geotechnical), waterfront/coastal engineering, environmental assessments (NEPA), energy audits, LEED implementation, master planning, surveying, cost estimating, design, design/build requirements development, and construction phase services (Title II).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Funding: Firm-fixed-price task orders with a cumulative amount not to exceed $9.9M per IDIQ. A minimum of $2,500 in task order work shall be awarded.
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years per region.
- NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services, with a Small Business Size Standard of $25.5 million. Industry input on this code is welcomed.
- Anticipated Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a Capability Statement demonstrating their qualifications.
- Content:
- Corporate Information: Legal Name, Address, UEI, Socio-economic Status, Point of Contact.
- Demonstrated Capabilities: Evidence of managing at least three simultaneous A/E projects, documentation of past performance across disparate locations, and summary of three projects where requirements documents for Design-Build (DB) delivery were developed. Project experience can include participation as part of a design/build team.
- Professional Licensing and Experience: Ability to obtain licensing in the Western Region states/territories and experience with DBIA, Design Build Done Right, and design-build methodology.
- Format: PDF, not to exceed 10 pages (single-print) or 5 pages (front and back).
- Deadline: February 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Email to Patrill.Smith-Moody@noaa.gov and Daphney.Jean-Minter@noaa.gov.
- Inquiries: Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Evaluation
This is for market research only; no formal evaluation or ranking of firms will occur. The government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response.