Worldwide Environmental Engineering Services
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 U.S. Department of State is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Worldwide Environmental Engineering Services. This initiative aims to identify qualified Small Businesses (SB), Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), HUBZone (HUBZ), 8(a), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 541330. The information gathered will inform future acquisition planning and set-aside decisions. Responses are due by April 14, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The required environmental engineering services may include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting asbestos inspection surveys/sampling (EPA AHERA standards).
- Producing Post Asbestos Management Plans.
- Performing Asbestos Industrial Hygiene oversight of remediation projects.
- Conducting lead inspection surveys/sampling.
- Performing toxic and hazardous material assessments.
- Conducting air quality analyses for environmental contaminants.
- Providing EPA AHERA Asbestos Inspector training and certifications.
Services may also involve architecture, environmental field staff, Certified Industrial Hygiene (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Management (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), data analytics, facility management, project management, and construction management. Firms must ensure coordination with U.S. Government requirements and applicable laws/codes/standards at overseas project sites.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 12:00 P.M. ET
- Published Date: March 31, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This market research specifically targets Small Business (SB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone (HUBZ), 8(a), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. All interested firms must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and not be on the Excluded Parties List.
Submission & Evaluation
Submissions must be in English, adhere to specific formatting requirements (font size, page size, color), and include:
- Joint Venture Agreement/Statement of Intent (if applicable).
- A/E Firm Past Performance (minimum 3 projects, $250k-$1M value, within the last 10 years).
- Core Team Key Personnel Profiles (Program Manager, Project Manager, CIH, CHMM, CSP).
Submissions are to be uploaded to Google Drive and shared via email to specified addresses. Requests for clarifications should be submitted in writing to Samantha Pakuwal (pakuwalS1@fan.gov).
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an RFP or a promise to issue one. The government will not pay for information submitted, and a decision not to respond will not preclude future participation. Only information provided in the submission and from additional sources concerning past performance will be considered.