FY26 A-E IDIQ Arnold AFB

Sources Sought Market Survey

This document is a market survey, not a solicitation. It aims to identify potential sources with expertise in architectural-engineering (A-E) services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The government plans to issue a Single Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) task order contract for FY26. The services will involve engineering studies, designs, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for repair, minor construction, and sustainment restoration/modernization projects. Disciplines include architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, fire protection, electrical, and environmental engineering.

• Professional services for engineering studies and preparation of designs, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.

• Projects will cover a wide range of repair/minor construction and sustainment restoration and modernization.

• Anticipated contract type: Single Award (SA) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) task order contract.

• Ordering period: Base year plus seven (7) option years.

• Estimated maximum dollar ceiling: Approximately $30,000,000.00.

• Task order range: Typically $25,000 to $1,000,000.

• Minimum guaranteed order: A minimum will be ordered from the awardee during the contract term.

• Location of task orders: Arnold Air Force Base (AFB), TN.

• Product Service Code (PSC): C219

• North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code: 541310 (Architectural Services) with a small business size standard of $12.5M.

• This is a market survey; do not submit price information or an SF330.

• Interested parties should review Attachment 01 (Draft SOW) and Attachment 02 (Capabilities by Discipline).

• To participate, complete the "Contractor Capability Survey" (Part I and Part II) and submit to Noah Bean (noah.bean.1@us.af.mil) and James B. Laney (james.laney.3@us.af.mil).

• Submission deadline: 2:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on 23 January 2026.

• Submissions should be in a user's own format and converted to PDF.

• Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate.

• The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with participation.

• Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to assess capabilities.

• If lacking experience in a particular area, provide details on how you would overcome it (e.g., teaming, subcontracting).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the professional services required for an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for Architect-Engineer (A-E) services at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, Tennessee.

The A-E shall provide technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel to accomplish design work for various projects, including maintenance, repair, and construction. Services include:

• Architectural and engineering services as defined by TN State law or related to real property design/construction.
• Studies and investigations.
• Surveying and mapping.
• Testing and evaluations.
• Consultations.
• Comprehensive planning (sketches, preliminary plans, cost estimates).
• Program management and conceptual designs.
• Sealed and signed plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction contracts.
• Value engineering and construction phase services.
• Geotechnical reports and reviews.
• Drawing/shop drawing reviews.
• Preparation of operating and maintenance manuals.
• Submittal schedules and reviews.
• Other related services.

Not explicitly detailed in this section of the SOW, but submittal requirements are outlined in Appendix A, with review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

• The contract is an IDIQ contract.

• Performance will be at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, Tennessee.

• Designs and construction must conform to the latest editions of specified references and standard design criteria, including International Building Codes, Mechanical Codes, Plumbing Codes, Energy Conservation Codes, Fire Safety Codes, Life Safety Codes, National Electric Codes, and various Air Force/AEDC specific codes and standards.

• Compliance with energy conservation, sustainability, pollution prevention, and waste reduction principles is required.

• Specific requirements for submittals (35%, 65%, 95%, and 100% stages) are detailed in Appendix A.

• Security requirements, including DoD Credentials and installation access, are outlined in Appendix C.

• Ordering procedures for delivery orders are detailed in Appendix B, specifying Firm-Fixed-Price basis and proposal requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Proposed A&E Capabilities List by Discipline," serves as a list of architectural and engineering (A&E) capabilities offered by a potential vendor, categorized by discipline. It is intended to inform government agencies about the specific services a firm can provide.

The document is organized into the following disciplines, with specific services listed under each:

• Architecture: Includes areas like Architectural Design, Government Sector services, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Cost Estimating, Building Condition Reports & Evaluations, Construction Documents, Planning and Programming, Project Management, Building Code Review, CADD Rendering & 3D Modeling, and Interior Design.
• Civil Engineering: Covers Site Analysis & Selection, Infrastructure Utilities, Permitting Assistance, Concrete Design, Site Development Cost Estimates, Run Off Detention Plans, Building Construction & Design, Water Distribution Systems, Site Layout & Grading, Storm Water Drainage, Demolition, Hydrologic & Hydraulic Analysis, Drainage & Erosion Control Plans, Pavement Evaluation & Design, and Geotechnical Engineering.
• Electrical Engineering: Lists Low Voltage Equipment & Design, High Voltage Transmission & Distribution, Grounding & Bonding, Energy Studies, Instrumentation & Controls, Data Center Infrastructure, Signal Processing, Telecommunications, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Medium Voltage Equipment & Design, Lightening Protection, Power Quality & Reliability Studies, AC & DC Substations, Computer Based Power System Analysis, Water & Wastewater Treatment Controls & Instrumentation, Lighting, and SCIF Design & Accreditation.
• Environmental Engineering: Includes Remedial Investigations, Remedial Design, Solid Waste Management & Planning, Water Treatment, Groundwater Management, Lead and Asbestos Testing and Abatement, NEPA Compliance, Feasibility Studies, RCRA Corrective Action Plans, Environmental Site Assessment, Wastewater Treatment, NPDES Stormwater Permitting, Waste Minimization, and Hydraulic Studies.
• Landscape Architecture: Covers Master Development Plans, Corridor Studies, Industrial Development, Facility Landscape Design, Land Use Planning, Planning Assistance, Government Sector services, and Playgrounds.
• Mechanical Engineering: Lists HVAC, Fire Protection, Process & Equipment Layout, Material Handling, Clean Room, Mezzanines, Energy Audits, Machine & Equipment Installation, High Pressure Vessels, Piping, & Appurtenances, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Plumbing/Piping, Process Pumps & Piping, Industrial Ventilation, Bulk Storage & Handling, Compressed Air & Gas, Refrigeration, Furnaces, Kilns, and Autoclaves, Building Commissioning, and Steam and Gas Lines.
• Surveying & Data Collection: Includes Boundary & Retracement Surveying, Topographic Surveying, Construction Staking, GPS & Control Surveys, 3D Laser Scanning, As-Built Surveying, Roadway & Utility Surveying, and Aerial Surveying.
• Structural Engineering: Covers Building Foundations, Equipment Foundations, Cranes, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, Cold-Formed Metal Structures, Communication Towers, Bridges, Airport Runway Pavement, Material Handling Structures, Forensic Structural Evaluations, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Slab-on-grade Foundations, Structural Analysis, Heavy Timber Structures, Masonry Structures, Tension Fabric Structures, Stacks, Retaining Walls, Steel Trusses, Hangars, Building Assessments & Evaluations, and Protective Design.
• Transportation Engineering: Lists Transportation Planning, Traffic Impact Studies, Airports, Lighting, Parking Structures, Corridor Study, Roadways, Signalization, Bridges, and Traffic Calming.
• Water Services: Includes Permitting, Feasibility Studies, Water Treatment Plant Design, Land Application, Water Distribution, Watershed Management, Storage Tanks, Best Management Practices Plans, Planning, Source Studies & Assessments, Wastewater Plant Design, SCADA, Instrumentation, Telemetry, Wastewater Management, Watershed Restoration, Flow Determination, and Flow Modeling.
• Construction Services: Lists Construction Oversight and Bid Phase Administration.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific A&E capabilities of a potential offeror. It helps in assessing whether the vendor possesses the necessary expertise and services required for a particular opportunity, especially if the opportunity involves multiple engineering and architectural disciplines. Bidders may need to reference this list to understand the scope of services a prime contractor or subcontractor can provide.