EPIC - Building Engineer Report (BER)
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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Acquisition Management, is soliciting quotes for Building Engineer Report (BER) services for the "EPIC" facility at Fort Bliss, TX. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a single firm-fixed-price purchase order. The requirement includes a comprehensive Building Condition Assessment. Final quotes are due May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a comprehensive Building Engineer Report (BER), which includes a Building Condition Assessment (BCA). Key tasks involve:
- Inspecting the entire building, including exterior, interior, grounds, components, operational support systems, and equipment.
- Proposing short-term (up to 5 years) and long-term (over 5 years) repair and alteration projects.
- Delivering a summarized BER with detailed cost estimates and photographs.
- Developing a comprehensive Scheduled Operations & Maintenance (O&M) plan.
- Identifying potential energy conservation opportunities. The inspection team must comprise a certified/licensed architect, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, fire protection engineer, structural engineer, and elevator specialist.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: May 20, 2026, to May 19, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Product/Service Code: H156 - Quality Control Services: Construction And Building Materials.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
- Mandatory Site Visit: April 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MDT, at Fort Bliss, TX. Advance vetting and access forms are required.
- Final Quotes Due: May 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Jose.L.Marin@dea.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Quotes must be submitted on an "all or none" basis, with no alternate quotes accepted. Proposals should be in two volumes: Technical Quote and Business Quote. Offerors must provide resumes for key personnel.
Important Notes
Personnel requiring access to Fort Bliss for the mandatory site visit or performance must obtain a "Community Access Pass" by pre-registering online. This process can take up to 24 hours. Additionally, security requirements include background investigations, and potential awardees or their personnel may need to complete Standard Form 85 (SF85), "Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions," which collects extensive personal history.