MTNG Architect-Engineer (A-E) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC)

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding solicitation W9124V-26-R-A001.

• Resume and Project Page Limits: Clarifies that while some sections of the solicitation mention 2 pages per resume and 2 pages per project, the updated page 11, paragraph 7, limits resumes to 1 page and projects to 1 page for consistency.
• Resume Requirements: Resumes are required for the 9 specified disciplines. Additional resumes beyond these 9 can be submitted if they do not exceed the overall Part I page limit, but resumes are not required for personnel outside the 9 disciplines.
• CMMC Requirements: CMMC requirements will be detailed in the RFP. It is anticipated that Level 1 self-certification will be required, with a potential for Level 2 self-certification depending on the specific Task Order. CMMC certification status is expected to be met at the time of award.

This Q&A document clarifies page limits for resumes and projects, and provides initial guidance on CMMC requirements, which may affect proposal preparation and understanding of contract obligations.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the W9124V-26-R-A001 solicitation.

• Page Limits for Resumes and Projects: The solicitation has been updated to clarify that resumes and project descriptions may be up to 2 pages each, superseding previous conflicting information.
• Resume Submission Requirements: Resumes are required for the 9 specified disciplines. While more than one resume per discipline is permissible, resumes are not required for personnel outside of these 9 disciplines. The 75-page limit for Part I still applies.

This Q&A clarifies page limits for resumes and project descriptions, ensuring consistency with the updated solicitation. It also clarifies resume submission requirements, specifically for the 9 required disciplines.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a synopsis for a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for Architect-Engineer (A-E) services to support the Air and Army National Guard programs throughout Montana. The contract will be solicited as a small business set aside for a five-year ordering period. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 with a small business size standard of $25.5M. The contract requires prime contractors to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-14 DEVIATION 2021-00008 regarding subcontracting limitations for small businesses.

The A-E firm must be capable of responding to and working on multiple task orders concurrently. Services include planning, master planning, program support, investigative and design services, development of construction documents, construction support, engineering and environmental studies, NEPA documentation, investigations, and surveys. Specific work may include preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, cost management plans, construction inspection, engineering standards development, national design submissions, technical studies, performance criteria development for design-build projects, government construction program support, commissioning services, and interior design. Projects may involve administrative, industrial, and support facilities for the Montana National Guard (MTNG), including aircraft hangars, maintenance facilities, offices, supply facilities, civil engineering facilities, training sites, readiness centers, fire stations, security facilities, munitions storage, communications facilities, mobility and aerial port facilities, dining facilities, medical facilities, roadways, airfield pavements, site utilities, infrastructure, and aircraft fuel systems.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Ordering Period: Five (5) years

• Total Contract Ceiling: $5,000,000.00

• Minimum Total Fee Guaranteed: $2,500.00

• Order Limitations: Not obligated to honor (1) any order > $750K for a single item or (2) any order > $5M for a combination of items.

• Task Orders: Primarily negotiated firm-fixed-price, with construction values typically less than $500K.

• Submission Method: SF 330 (Architect-Engineer Qualifications) via email to eric.s.bailey.civ@army.mil.

• Submission Deadline: March 16, 2026, no later than 10:00 AM Mountain Time.

• Evaluation Criteria: Primarily based on professional qualifications (SF330, Part I, Section E) and specialized experience/technical competence (SF330, Part I, Section F). Secondary criteria include capacity, past performance, and geographic proximity.

• Interviews: May be conducted for highly qualified firms approximately 30 days after submittal review.

• Pricing: This is not a request for a price proposal.

• Small business set aside.

• Joint ventures are permitted but must meet applicable size standards.

• Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• Small businesses must comply with FAR 52.219-14 DEVIATION 2021-00008 regarding subcontracting limitations (not more than 50% of contract performance to non-similarly situated entities).

• Firms are cautioned to review FAR 9.5 (Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest) and FAR 36.209 (Construction Contracts with Architect-Engineer Firms).

• Firms preparing a Design-Build RFP for a project will be restricted from participating in the Design-Build of that project.

• Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.

• Questions should be submitted in writing to eric.s.bailey.civ@army.mil.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a synopsis for a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for Architect-Engineer (A-E) services to support the Air and Army National Guard programs throughout the State of Montana. The Montana National Guard is soliciting for Non-Personal A-E services. The contract will be solicited as a small business set aside, provided at least three capable small businesses are identified.

A-E services include, but are not limited to, planning, master planning, program support, investigative and design services, development of construction documents, construction support, engineering and environmental studies, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, investigations and surveys. Specific tasks may include preparation of plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, cost management plans, quality control plans, construction inspection, testing, engineering standards development, national design submissions, technical studies, performance criteria development for design-build projects, commissioning services, and interior design. Services also encompass a wide variety of professional services for administrative, industrial, and support facilities.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Ordering Period: Five (5) years

• Total Contract Ceiling: $5,000,000.00

• Minimum Total Fee Guaranteed: $2,500.00

• Order Limitations: Not obligated to honor (1) any order for a single item in excess of $750K or (2) any order for a combination of items in excess of $5M.

• Work will be issued by negotiated firm-fixed-price task orders, primarily for projects with a construction value typically less than $500K.

• Interested firms must submit an SF 330 (Architect-Engineer Qualifications).

• Submission Deadline: March 16, 2026, no later than 10:00 AM Mountain Time.

• Submission Method: Via email to eric.s.bailey.civ@army.mil.

• Evaluation Criteria: Primarily based on Professional Qualifications (Criteria A) and Specialized Experience and Technical Competence (Criteria B). Secondary criteria (tie-breakers) include Capacity to Accomplish Work (Criteria C), Past Performance (Criteria D), Location (Criteria E), and Tie Breakers (F).

• Interviews may be conducted for firms deemed most highly qualified.

• Small business set aside.

• Prime contractors must comply with FAR Clause 52.219-14 DEVIATION 2021-00008, requiring that no more than 50 percent of the contract performance amount be paid to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities.

• Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• This is not a request for a price proposal.

• Firms are cautioned to review FAR 9.5 (Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest) and FAR 36.209 (Construction Contracts with Architect-Engineer Firms).

• Any A-E firm that prepares a Design-Build RFP for a project will be restricted from participating in any contract or task order for the Design-Build of that project.

• Subcontracting to small and small disadvantaged firms is expected to the maximum practicable extent.

• Amendments will be posted to SAM.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a synopsis for a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for Architect-Engineer (A-E) services to support the Air and Army National Guard programs throughout the State of Montana. The contract will be solicited as a small business set aside, provided at least three capable small businesses are identified. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 with a small business size standard of $25.5M.

The A-E firm must be capable of responding to and working on multiple task orders concurrently. Services include, but are not limited to, planning, master planning, program support, investigative and design services, development of construction documents, construction support, engineering and environmental studies, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, investigations and surveys. Specific tasks may include preparation of plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, quality control plans, construction inspection, engineering standards development, national design submissions, technical studies, performance criteria development for design-build projects, commissioning services, and interior design. Projects may involve administrative, industrial, and support facilities such as hangars, maintenance facilities, offices, training sites, fire stations, and airfield pavements.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Ordering Period: Five (5) years.

• Total Contract Ceiling: $5,000,000.00.

• Minimum Total Fee Guaranteed: $2,500.00.

• Order Limitations: Not obligated to honor (1) any order for a single item in excess of $750K or (2) any order for a combination of items in excess of $5M.

• Task Orders: Negotiated firm-fixed-price, primarily for projects with a construction value less than $500K.

• Submission: Interested Architect-Engineer firms must submit their SF 330 (Architect-Engineer Qualifications). The most current version must be used.

• Evaluation Criteria: Selection is based on professional qualifications, specialized experience, technical competence, capacity to accomplish work, and past performance. Geographic proximity and tie-breakers will also be considered.

• Key Deadlines: Proposals must be received no later than 10:00 AM Mountain Time on March 16, 2026.

• Small Business Set-Aside: The contract will be solicited as a small business set aside.

• Subcontracting Limitations: Prime contractors must not pay more than 50 percent of the contract amount to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities.

• Firms are cautioned to review FAR 9.5 (Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest) and FAR 36.209 (Construction Contracts with Architect-Engineer Firms).

• Firms preparing a Design-Build RFP will be restricted from participating in any contract or task order for the Design-Build of that project.

• Subcontracting to small and small disadvantaged firms is expected.

• Questions must be submitted in writing to Mr. Eric Bailey at eric.s.bailey.civ@army.mil.

• Responses to questions will be posted as attachments to the notice on SAM.gov.