Central Office Architect-Engineering Services
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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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Central Office, is conducting a Sources Sought for Architect-Engineering (A/E) Services to support its facilities across the 50 states and Puerto Rico. This market research aims to identify qualified firms for an anticipated multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ), firm-fixed price contract. The government anticipates making 15 to 20 awards. Responses are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
Firms will provide comprehensive architectural, engineering, construction administration, and related services for existing institutions, new institution development, and support infrastructure. Services include, but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive design services for repair, alteration, tenant improvement, and new construction projects, including preparation of construction documents.
- Preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and technical studies.
- Physical plant and infrastructure system reviews with findings and recommendations.
- Certification of compliance with ABA, life safety (NFPA 101), energy, environmental, and other relevant codes.
- Performance of Life Cycle Cost analyses.
- Various technical and feasibility studies, surveys, and engineering reports.
- Testing and inspection services (e.g., hazardous materials, energy efficiency, structural integrity).
- Development of construction documents for Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build procurements.
Most projects will occur in fully occupied, secure correctional environments, requiring complex design and extensive coordination. Some projects may involve national security issues.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for anticipated Multiple Award IDIQ, Firm-Fixed Price)
- Duration: One-year base period with up to four one-year option periods (total up to 60 months).
- Awards: Anticipated 15 to 20 contracts.
- Minimum/Maximum: Guaranteed annual minimum of $2,000 and estimated annual maximum of $3,000,000 per contract.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: March 20, 2026
- Published: March 3, 2026
Key Requirements
- Firms must be licensed/registered in applicable states.
- NAICS Code: 541310 (Architectural Services) with a small business size standard of $12.5 million.
- SAM Registration: Required at sam.gov, with NAICS 541310 included.
- Regulations: Fulfilled pursuant to FAR 36.6 and the Brooks Act.
- Conflict of Interest: No construction contract may be awarded to the firm (or its affiliates) that designs the corresponding project (FAR 36.209, 36.606(c)).
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. A synopsis of the proposed contract action will be posted later with instructions for responding. Interested firms should add their names to the Interested Vendors List and continuously monitor sam.gov for updates.