Atrium Mezzanine Design Services for the Department of Public Works Building, United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York

Quick Summary

The US Department of Transportation (DOT), Maritime Administration, is soliciting proposals for Architect & Engineer (A&E) Design Services for an atrium mezzanine office space at the US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, New York.

This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Total Small Business Set-Aside contract. The primary objective is to deliver two concept designs and one final design for the construction of this new office space within the Department of Public Works (DPW) Building atrium. Proposals are due February 16, 2026, by 1:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The selected firm will provide comprehensive A&E design services, including:

• Two (2) concept design options: One utilizing a prefabricated free-standing mezzanine structure and another using conventional platform framing. Each concept must include descriptions, floor plans, elevation sketches, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• One (1) final design package: For the selected concept, this package will include detailed, coordinated architectural, structural, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings, specifications, and a final risk assessment report, suitable for bidding, regulatory approval, and construction.
• Designs must prioritize efficient configuration for the maximum number of office cubicles and integrate seamlessly with existing building systems (MEP, HVAC, fire suppression, electrical), proposing necessary modifications or upgrades.
• Offerors must demonstrate a strong understanding and experience in incorporating MEP considerations and calculations into architectural design.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Architect & Engineer (A&E) Contract.
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services).
• Product Service Code (PSC): C219 (Other Architect And Engineering Services).
• Period of Performance: 30 Days After Notice to Proceed (NTP).
• Estimated Construction Value: The estimated construction contract price is $152,000,000 (for context, not the value of this A&E design contract).

Eligibility & Submission

• Eligibility: Contracts for A&E services will only be awarded to firms legally permitted to practice architecture or engineering, pursuant to FAR 36.202-3(d).
• Proposal Due Date: February 16, 2026, by 1:00 PM ET (Close of Business).
• Required Documents: Completed SF-330 Form (Architect-Engineer Qualifications), Technical Submission, three Past Performance examples, and a Price Submission including a separate Price Breakout.
• Site Visit: A highly encouraged site visit is scheduled for February 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Offerors must contact the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to be added to the attendee list.
• Questions Due Date: Questions must be received by February 11, 2026, by 11:00 AM ET.
• Submission Instructions: Critical instructions regarding proposal preparation and submission are detailed in Section L of the solicitation. Failure to adhere to these instructions may result in disqualification.

Evaluation Criteria

Award will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of Technical (Experience, Management Approach), Past Performance, and Price. Technical factors are considered the most important, followed by Past Performance, and then Price.

Points of Contact

• Contracting Officer: Theodore Nigro, theodore.nigro@dot.gov
• Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): Charles F. McInnis, PMP, mcinnisc@usmma.edu