Architect & Engineer (A&E) IDIQ
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 628th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, SC, is conducting market research for an Architect-Engineer (A&E) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). This is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation, to identify qualified small businesses for A&E services. Responses are due by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract will cover A&E services for the study, design, and preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for repairs, alterations, and new construction of commercial, industrial, and residential facilities, utilities, pavements, and other infrastructure. Work will be performed at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, North Auxiliary Airfield (North, SC), and Short Stay Naval Recreation Area (Moncks Corner, SC).
Required services include preparation of plans using AutoCAD or BIM, specifications using Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and SpecsIntact, and cost estimates using DoD cost data with PACES or MII software. Services may also include technical reports, studies, planning, surveys, investigations, economic analysis, review of shop drawings, construction consultation, construction inspection, Title II inspection, construction record drawing services, and other A&E support. Projects will involve architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection engineering, landscape design, interior design, cost estimating, Geographic Information System (GIS) services, and antiterrorism/physical security engineering disciplines.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price IDIQ MATOC (Sources Sought)
- Duration: One base year + four one-year options (up to five years total)
- Estimated Value: Not-to-Exceed $19,500,000.00 for the life of the contract
- Task Order Minimum: $2,500.00
- NAICS: 541330 - Engineering Services (Small Business Size Standard: $25.5M)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Start Date: November 2026
- Response Due: February 25, 2026
- Published: February 4, 2026
Response Requirements & Evaluation
This acquisition is restricted to small businesses. Interested firms must indicate their interest in writing by the due date, providing:
- Which small business set-aside they qualify for under NAICS 541330 (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, Small Business).
- A positive statement of intent to submit an SF330 in response to a future solicitation.
- SAM Unique Entity ID.
- Recent past performance on contracts with DoD and private industry regarding cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules.
The Government intends to review responding firms using procedures outlined in FAR 36.6, DFARS 236.6, and AFI 32-1023. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
This is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal. The Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation or reimburse for response costs.
Primary Contact: Brandon Rawlings, Contract Specialist, brandon.rawlings@us.af.mil Alternate Contact: Bryan Coppage, Contracting Officer, bryan.coppage.1@us.af.mil