Facility Planning Services A-E IDIQ Sources Sought Notice

Sources Sought / Market Research

This announcement is a Sources Sought Synopsis, serving as a market survey to gather information for preliminary planning purposes. The Navy intends to use this information to facilitate decision-making regarding a potential future solicitation for Architect-Engineer (A-E) services. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal.

The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW) is seeking information on firms capable of providing Facility Planning Services. These services are intended for a firm-fixed-price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with the preponderance of work in Southern California, but potentially covering Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.

Primary A-E Services include:

• Project Planning Documents: MILCON, UMC, Demolition, and Special Projects Planning, including DD Form 1391s, RDS, Planning Studies (Functional Analysis Concept Development, Customer Concept Design, Feasibility Studies, Concept/Schematic Design Drawings), Planning Charrettes, Minimum Viable Project (MVP) Scope, Alternative Construction Methods (ACM) analysis, Planning documentation in PAX, Cost Estimates, Project Site Plans, Economic Analyses (EAs), Asset Evaluations (AEs), Basic Facilities Requirements (BFRs), Magazine Construction Assessment Reports, and Facilities Planning Documents (FPDs) utilizing government systems.

• Support Services: May include architectural, civil engineering, seismic evaluations, landscape, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, fire protection, traffic and circulation, topographical, hydrological, geotechnical, anti-terrorism/force protection, controlled/secured spaces, cybersecurity, utility, renewable energy, and hazardous materials studies.

• Secondary Services: Shore Infrastructure Master Planning (regional, installation, and area development planning) and Geospatial Information & Service (GIS) and Cadastral Support Services (spatial data acquisition, GIS database management, map preparation, GPS services, land surveying, and topographic mapping).

• NAICS Code: 541310 (Architectural Services)

• Small Business Size Standard: $12,500,000

• Proposed Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price IDIQ

• Period of Performance: Five (5) years

• Estimated Total Contract Capacity: $30,000,000

• Minimum Task Order Value: $10,000

• Maximum Task Order Value: $2,000,000

NAVFAC SW is seeking information from Small Businesses, SBA certified 8(a), SBA certified HUBZone, Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The procurement strategy (competitive set-aside or full and open) has not yet been determined.

Interested firms should respond by completing specific sections of the SF330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications form:

• Part I - Contract Specific Qualifications: Focus on recent experience (within the past five years).

  • Section A: Contract Information
  • Section B: A-E Point of Contact
  • Section D: Unique Entity Identifier and socio-economic designations.
  • Section E: Resumes (max 7) for key personnel, including a registered planner (AICP) and a Registered Architect. Include registration details and geographic location.
  • Section H: Additional Information (max 4 pages) detailing team experience with specific project examples (min. 3 projects as Prime A-E with $250k+ fee, min. 1 project as Prime A-E with $500k+ fee, min. 1 project with schematic design up to 15% completion and $250k+ fee). Also include a max 1-page section on "Location" and "Capacity."

• Part II - General Qualifications: Complete for the Prime A-E Firm.

• Response Due Date: February 17, 2026, no later than 2:00 PM (San Diego, CA Local Time).

• Submission Method: Email response in PDF format to britney.machado-potestio.civ@us.navy.mil. Facsimile submittals will not be accepted.

• This is for market research only; no reimbursement for costs associated with this response.

• Respondents will not be notified of the results of the market research.

• Firms that previously responded to the initial Sources Sought may revise and resubmit their response.

• The NAICS Code has been revised from 541320 to 541310.

• The response due date has been extended to February 17, 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 330 (SF330), "Architect-Engineer Qualifications." It is used by federal agencies to obtain information from architect-engineer (A-E) firms about their professional qualifications for A-E contracts. The form is used to select firms based on demonstrated competence and professional qualifications, and to negotiate contracts at a fair and reasonable price.

Part I - Contract-Specific Qualifications:

• Section A: Contract Information: Details about the specific contract, including title, location, public notice date, and solicitation/project number.
• Section B: Architect-Engineer Point of Contact: Contact information for the prime contractor or joint venture.
• Section C: Proposed Team: Information on the prime contractor and any subcontractors or consultants, including their roles.
• Section D: Organizational Chart: A visual representation of the proposed team structure.
• Section E: Resumes of Key Personnel: Detailed qualifications, experience, education, registrations, and professional qualifications for key personnel.
• Section F: Example Projects: Descriptions of up to ten projects that best illustrate the proposed team's qualifications for the contract.
• Section G: Key Personnel Participation: A matrix showing which key personnel worked on the example projects.
• Section H: Additional Information: Space for any agency-requested information not covered elsewhere.
• Section I: Authorized Representative: Signature and date of the authorized representative.

Part II - General Qualifications:

• Used for general firm qualifications or for specific branch offices. Includes firm information, ownership, small business status, employee disciplines, profile of experience and revenue, and annual average professional services revenues.

This form is essential for A-E firms seeking to bid on federal contracts. It requires detailed information about the firm's capabilities, past performance, key personnel, and team structure. Bidders must carefully complete this form to demonstrate their qualifications and suitability for the specific contract opportunity. The instructions provide guidance on how to present information and what details are required for evaluation.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This announcement is a Sources Sought Synopsis, serving as a market survey to identify potential qualified Small Businesses (including 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB) capable of performing Architect-Engineer (A-E) services for Facility Planning. The information gathered will aid the Navy in planning future procurements, potentially as a competitive set-aside or full and open competition. This is not a Request for Proposal.

The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW) is seeking firms for a firm-fixed-price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Facility Planning Services. Services will be required at various Navy and Marine Corps Installations primarily in Southern California, but potentially in Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. The services encompass:

• Primary A-E Services (Project Planning Documents): Includes MILCON, UMC, Demolition, Special Projects Planning, DD Form 1391s, Requirements Data Sheets, Planning Studies (FACD/CCD, Feasibility, Concept/Schematic Design), Planning Charrettes, MVP Scope/ACM analysis, PAX planning, cost estimates (MII), Project Site Plans, Economic Analyses, Asset Evaluations, Basic Facilities Requirements, and Facilities Planning Documents (FPDs) using iNFADS.

• Secondary Services: Includes Shore Infrastructure Master Planning (regional, installation, resilience, district, land use, utility, etc.) and Geospatial Information & Service (GIS) and Cadastral Support Services (spatial/non-spatial data acquisition, Navy Data Model, GIS software utilization, GPS services, land surveying, topographic mapping).

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price IDIQ.

• Period of Performance: Five (5) years.

• Estimated Total Contract Value: $30,000,000.

• Task Order Minimum/Maximum: $10,000 / $2,000,000.

Interested firms should respond by completing specific sections of the SF330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications form:

• Part I - Contract Specific Qualifications: Sections A (Contract Information), B (Point of Contact), and E (Resumes for key personnel). Recent experience (within the past 5 years) is emphasized.
• Section H - Additional Information: Maximum 4 pages for team experience (demonstrating specific project types and fee thresholds) and 1 page for Location and Capacity.
• Part II - General Qualifications: For the Prime A-E Firm.

Responses are sought from Small Business, SBA certified 8(a), SBA certified HUBZone, WOSB, and/or SDVOSB sources. A set-aside determination cannot be made without size and socio-economic designations.

• Due Date: December 18, 2025, no later than 2:00 PM (San Diego, CA Local Time).

• Submission Method: Email to britney.l.machado-potestio.civ@us.navy.mil in PDF format. Facsimile submittals will not be accepted.

• NAICS Code: 541320 (Landscape Architect Services) with a Small Business Size Standard of $9,000,000.

• Reimbursement for costs associated with this announcement is not provided.

• This notice does not commit the government to a contract.

• Respondents will not be notified of market research results.

• Future NAVFAC SW solicitations begin with "N62473" and are posted on SAM.gov.