GSA Solicitation No. 47PB5426R0014

Design Build Contract for: NASA Ames Engineering and Mission Operations Facility (EMO) N278

The Solicitation, Phase-One – Request for Qualification Proposals

Project Location: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035

General Information: NAICS: 236220, Commercial & Institutional Building Construction

Government Point of Contact:

Jamie (James) Potter, Contracting Officer;

jamie.potter@gsa.gov

Estimated Price Range: Between $46 and $56 million

Questions: All questions shall be submitted in writing via email no later than Friday, September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Pacific).

Questions received after this cutoff may not receive a response.

Submission Due Date/Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:00 AM (Pacific)

Submission Requirements: Interested Offerors shall thoroughly review the solicitation documents for all submission requirements.

Stipend: The Government intends to provide a stipend of $100,000.00 to each unsuccessful Phase-Two offeror that submits a responsive proposal in accordance with the solicitation requirements. The stipend is intended to partially offset costs associated with the development of Phase-Two design concepts and technical proposals.

Document: DB201-1/JULY 2026 (The Solicitation) mailto:jamie.potter@gsa.gov

NOTICE: Scope of Work documents are available. To receive a copy of the scope of work documents, offerors must first complete the provided CUI Information Request Form (Request for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)) and return the completed/signed document to the Contracting Officer at jamie.potter@gsa.gov.

Documents will be distributed to Offerors who return properly completed forms.

Table of Contents

I. General Information A. The Project B. The Solicitation and Contract C. List of Phase-One Solicitation Documents D. Authorized Representatives E. Estimated Price Range F. Questions Regarding Phase-One G. Receipt of Qualifications

II. Proposals

A. Proposal Contents B. Proposal Format C. Price Proposal D. Technical Proposal E. Other Requirements F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

III. General Provisions

A. Availability of Funds B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation C. Notice to Small Business Firms D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results

E. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals F. Bond Requirements (Phase-Two Requirements) G. Contractor Performance Information H. Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information

(CUI) Building Information

I. INFORM

IV. FAR/GSAR Solicitation Provisions To be issued in Phase-Two A. Project Labor Agreements

V. Additional Solicitation Provisions and Instructions To be issued in Phase-Two

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VI. Method Of Award

A. Evaluation of Phase-One Proposals B. Evaluation of Phase-Two Proposals C. Determination of Responsibility D. Price Reasonableness E. Unbalanced Price F. Total Evaluated Price G. Evaluation of Joint Ventures

I. General Information

I.A. The Project The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), in partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), intends to procure design-build services for the development of the EMO Facility N278 at NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, California.

This requirement includes demolition of existing facilities and construction of a new multi-functional engineering and mission support facility intended to consolidate key operational functions into a centralized modern workspace environment. Demolition activities include removal of the existing Motor Pool Facility (Building N251), Machine Shop (Building N216), associated fuel infrastructure including two (2) existing Motor Pool Fuel pumps with underground fuel tanks and environmental closure of the fuel tanks, and related site improvements.

The proposed EMO Facility N278 is anticipated to consist of a minimum of 30,292 gross square feet and will include office space, technical laboratories, meeting and collaboration areas, and mission support functions. The facility is intended to advance NASA’s campus modernization objectives by reducing operational inefficiencies, supporting sustainable building practices, and enhancing workplace functionality within the Ames Research Center campus environment.

I.B. The Solicitation and Contract

(1) This procurement is being conducted using the two phase selection process found in FAR 36.101-2 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-36). Qualification proposals will be evaluated in Phase-One to determine which offerors will submit proposals for Phase-Two. One contract will be awarded using competitive negotiation. In Phase-One, GSA will select a short list of the most highly qualified offerors and request that those offerors submit Phase-Two proposals. All responsible sources may submit a Phase-One proposal. A maximum of three (3) firms will be selected to submit Phase-Two proposals.

Only those selected offerors are authorized to submit Phase-Two proposals. Those offerors not selected for participation in Phase-Two will be notified in accordance with FAR 15 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-15).

(2) This Solicitation sets forth requirements for Phase-One qualifications proposals and the evaluation factors for Phase-Two proposals for a Contract to construct the Project.

Proposals conforming to the Solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein. The Government will award the Contract to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions set forth herein.

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(3) The Government intends to evaluate Phase-Two proposals and make an award without negotiations. Accordingly, Phase-Two Offerors should submit their best terms in their proposals. The Government reserves the right to conduct clarifications or negotiations if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer. Detailed Phase-Two proposal instructions, including FAR 52.215-1, Instruction to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-15), will be provided with the Phase-Two solicitation.

(4) Neither the Solicitation nor any part of an Offeror's proposal shall be part of the Contract except to the extent expressly incorporated therein by the Contracting Officer.

I.C. List of Phase-One Solicitation Documents The Solicitation Documents are comprised of:

(1) The Solicitation – Phase-One

(2) Draft Standard Form (SF) 1442 – Solicitation Offer and Award

(3) Draft of the Agreement

(4) Request for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

(5) Sample Proprietary Information Agreement

(6) The Scope of Work, Specifications, Drawing Exhibits and other Attachments to the Agreement.

I.D. Authorized Representatives

The following individuals are designated as the authorized GSA representatives under this Solicitation:

Authorized Representative Information:

Contracting Officer’s Information

Name: Jamie (James) Potter

Telephone: (303) 588-9153

Email: jamie.potter@gsa.gov

I.E. Estimated Price Range

GSA anticipates an estimated design and construction value of approximately $46 to $56 million.

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I.F. Questions Regarding Phase-One Submit all questions regarding the Phase-One to the Contracting Officer on or before Friday, September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Pacific). Any responses provided by GSA will be posted on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) as an Amendment to the Solicitation.

I.G. Receipt of Qualifications

(1) In order to be considered for Phase-Two and award, Phase-One qualifications proposals conforming to the requirements of the Solicitation must be received at the following email address: jamie.potter@gsa.gov no later than 11:00 AM Pacific time on the following date and at the following address.

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Pacific) *Note: Proposals must be submitted in PDF format and cannot exceed 25MB per file; if a proposal exceeds this size limit, please divide it into separate volumes.*

II. Proposals

II.A. Proposal Contents Proposals shall consist of the following documents, completed and executed in accordance with this Solicitation:

1. Technical Proposal

2. Proprietary Information Agreement(s)

3. Other Documents as Required

II.B. Proposal Format Offerors are encouraged to prepare proposals that are clear, well-organized, and concise while fully addressing the proposal preparation instructions and evaluation factors contained in this solicitation. Proposals should include sufficient detail to demonstrate to address each evaluation factor and demonstrate the Offeror’s qualifications.

Proposal page limitations and formatting requirements are identified under each evaluation factor and shall be followed. Unless otherwise specified, pages shall be 8.5-inch by 11-inch, single-sided.

Proposals shall be submitted electronically in accordance with the submission instructions. Proposals must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than the date and time specified in this solicitation.

II.C. Price Proposal The following price proposal instructions are provided for informational purposes only. Price proposals will not be submitted or evaluated as part of Phase-One.

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Price proposal requirements apply only to Phase-Two for Offerors selected to participate in the second phase of the procurement.

(1) Contents

The Price Proposal shall consist of the SF 1442 and the Agreement, with prices and/or rates indicated for each price element shown on the pricing form included in Section II of the Agreement. Indicate the Base Contract Price, or if no such distinction is made, the Contract Price, in Block 17 of the SF 1442, which must be fully executed by the Offeror.

PLA Paired-Proposal Procedure. Each offeror must submit a PLA Price Proposal with a completed Contract Price Form. The PLA must meet FAR 22.502-2(b) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-22) and FAR provision 52.222-33 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-22) and clause 52.222-34 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-22).

Offerors may, but are not required to, submit a Non-PLA Price Proposal for the same scope of work.

The two proposals must be identical except for the PLA and its direct effects on cost, schedule, or technical approach.

Offerors that do not submit a PLA Price Proposal are ineligible for award.

(2) Qualifications, Exclusions and Conditions

If the Offeror communicates in its proposal any qualifications, exclusions, or conditions to the proposed prices not provided for in the Contract Documents, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal and exclude the Offeror from further discussions.

II.D. Technical Proposal

Proposals must address the technical approach, technical qualifications, and the other Phase-One evaluation factors stated herein. Any proposal not meeting all of the following criteria may result in not being further considered for award.

Factor 1: Technical Qualifications (60%)

This factor has four (4) subfactors. The subfactors, relative weights, and their evaluation criteria are individually listed below:

1A. Past Experience of the General Contractor (20%) 1B. Past Experience of the A/E Firm (20%) 1C.Past Performance of the General Contractor (10%)

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1D. Past Performance of the A/E Firm (10%)

Consideration of Joint Ventures and Teaming Arrangements

For Subfactor 1A (Past Experience of the General Contractor), Subfactor 1B (Past Experience of the A/E Firm), Subfactor 1C (Past Performance of the General Contractor), and Subfactor 1D (Past Performance of the A/E Firm), the Government will evaluate the qualifications, experience, and past performance of the entities proposed to perform the contract requirements.

In accordance with applicable Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations, when an Offeror is a joint venture, the Government will consider the capabilities, experience, and past performance of the joint venture entity, as well as those of the individual joint venture members, to the extent such qualifications are relevant to the proposed performance of this contract.

Likewise, when an Offeror proposes key first-tier subcontractors or team members whose qualifications, experience, or past performance are relied upon to demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to successfully perform the contract, the Government may consider the capabilities, experience, and past performance of those entities in its evaluation.

Offerors relying upon the qualifications, experience, or past performance of joint venture members, subcontractors, or other team members shall clearly identify:

● The entity whose experience or past performance is being submitted;

● The specific project(s) being referenced;

● The role performed by that entity on the referenced project(s); and

● The role and responsibilities that entity will perform under the proposed contract.

The Government will place greater emphasis on experience and past performance that is directly attributable to the entity proposed to perform the relevant work under this contract. The Government may consider the extent to which the proposed responsibilities of team members align with the work performed on the submitted reference projects.

Offerors may submit up to five (5) General Contractors projects under Subfactor 1A and up to five (5) Architect-Engineer projects under Subfactor 1B, for a maximum of ten (10) project submission across both subfactors. The same project may be submitted under both subfactors if it is relevant to both the General Contractor and the A-E team, provided the respective roles and responsibilities are clearly described.

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Subfactor 1A – Past Experience of the General Contractor (20%)

This factor considers the extent of the past experience of the General Contractor of the Offeror’s design-build (DB) team. For the purposes of this evaluation factor, the term General Contractor is defined as an individual firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to and whose main responsibility is for the construction, improvement, or renovation of a project under contract.

Project Submission Requirements: Offerors shall submit no fewer than three (3) and no more than five (5) projects demonstrating the General Contractor’s experience.

The General Contractor shall have served as the prime contractor, design-builder, or joint venture partner on each submitted project.

Similar Project Definition: For purposes of this factor, a Similar Project is a project that:

● Achieved substantial completion within the past ten (10) years from the solicitation issuance date;

● Was delivered utilizing the Design-Build (DB), integrated project delivery (IPD) methods, or Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc). For the purposes of this evaluation factor, IPD is defined as the execution of a multiparty agreement in which the owner or developer contracted with a single offeror to provide all or substantially all, of the design and construction services for that project. For the purposes of this evaluation factor, CMc is defined as a project delivery method where design and construction are contracted concurrently through two separate contracts and two separate contractors. Unlike the traditional design-bid-build delivery method, under the CMc delivery method, the Government awards a separate contract to a designer (i.e., architect-engineer contractor) and to a construction contractor (i.e., CMc contractor) prior to the completion of the design documents. The Government retains the CMc contractor during design to work with the architect-engineer contractor to provide constructability reviews and cost estimating validation. The CMc contract includes design phase services at a firm-fixed-price and an option for construction at a guaranteed maximum price.

Outside of federal construction projects, CMc may sometimes also be known as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) or General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM).

● Had a construction value of at least $40 million; and

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● Involved construction, modernization, or replacement of research, laboratory, technical, mission support, institutional, or administrative facilities within an active campus, governmental, military, university, healthcare, or similarly occupied environment. Projects should demonstrate comparable construction complexity, such as integration of complex building systems, significant utility infrastructure coordination, utility relocations or tie-ins, stakeholder coordination associated with ongoing operations or mission continuity, or similar construction execution challenges.

The Government will evaluate the extent to which submitted projects demonstrate similarity to the NASA Ames EMO requirements in terms of size, scope, complexity, technical requirements, and construction execution challenges.

Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when the Offeror has submitted at least three (3) projects that meet the definition of a Similar Project.

Additional Favorable Consideration: Greater consideration may be given to Offerors demonstrating one or more of the following:

● Experience performing as the prime contractor or design-builder on Federal Government construction projects;

● Experience constructing, modernizing, or redeveloping laboratory, research, testing, technical, mission-critical, or similarly specialized facilities;

● Demonstrated successful collaboration between the proposed General Contractor and the proposed A/E firm on one or more of the submitted past experience projects.

● Experience delivering projects subject to LEED certification, sustainable design requirements, or comparable high-performance building standards;

● Submission of four (4) or more projects meeting the Similar Project definition.

Definition of Project: For purposes of evaluation, a "Similar Project” is defined as a single, discrete construction effort.

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Multiple Award Contracts (MACs), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), or similar contract vehicles shall not be considered a single project. However, individual task orders may be submitted and evaluated as separate projects provided they independently satisfy the requirements of this factor.

The Offeror may submit no more than five (5) projects demonstrating the past experience of the General Contractor (prime contractor) team.

Submittal requirements. For each project, Offerors should submit, at a minimum, the following information:

1. Project title.

2. Contract number (if applicable).

3. Owner and/or Occupants/Tenants.

4. Role in the project (e.g. prime contractor).

5. Delivery methodology (e.g. Design-Build, CMc)

6. Location.

7. Project team (including major subcontractors).

8. Description of work (include square footage of work area).

9. Special considerations or plans for occupied spaces.

10.Contract award date.

11.Contract type and contractors responsibilities.

12.Original scheduled substantial completion date.

13.Actual substantial completion date.

14.Brief explanation of any material variance from the original schedule.

15.Contract value at time of award.

16.Contract value at time of substantial completion.

17.Brief explanation of any material variance in contract value.

18.Project similarities to this solicitation.

Submission for each project is limited to a maximum of four (4) single-sided 8.5 x 11 inch pages. Text shall be no smaller than 11-point font. Tables, figures, charts, graphics, and captions may use a small font, provided the information remains readily legible.

Pages shall have margins of at least 0.5 inch on all sides.The Government will not consider any pages beyond the first four (4) for any of the projects that the Offeror submits.

Subfactor 1B – Past Experience of the A/E Firm (20%)

This factor evaluates the extent of the Architect-Engineer’s experience designing projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.

For purposes of this factor, the Architect-Engineer (AE) is defined as the entity responsible for developing the design and construction documents for the project.

Project Submission Requirements: Offerors shall submit no fewer than three (3) and no more than five (5) projects demonstrating the Architect-Engineer’s experience.

The Architect-Engineer shall have served as the Architect of Record, Engineer of Record, Design Lead, or equivalent lead design entity on each submitted project.

Similar Project Definition: For purposes of this factor, a Similar Project is a project that:

● Achieved substantial completion within the past ten (10) years from the solicitation issuance date;

● Was delivered utilizing the Design-Build (DB), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), CMc, or Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project delivery method;

● Had a total construction value of at least $30 million; and

● Involved the design of research, laboratory, technical, mission support, institutional, or administrative facilities within an active campus, governmental, military, university, healthcare, or similarly occupied environment.

The Government will evaluate the extent to which submitted projects demonstrate similarity to the NASA Ames EMO requirement in terms of size, scope, complexity, technical requirements, and design challenges.

Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when the Offeror has submitted at least three (3) projects that meet the definition of a Similar Project.

Additional Favorable Consideration: Greater consideration may be given to Offerors demonstrating one or more of the following:

● Design of laboratory, research, testing, technical, mission-critical, or similarly specialized facilities;

● Integration of complex building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, communications, process, or specialty systems;

● Design requiring significant utility infrastructure coordination, utility relocations, or utility tie-ins;

● Experience designing facilities subject to Federal design standards, sustainability requirements, or agency-specific criteria;

● Experience delivering projects subject to LEED certification, sustainable design requirements, or comparable high-performance building standards;

● Experience designing facilities within active and occupied campuses while maintaining ongoing operations;

● Submission of four (4) or more projects meeting the Similar Project definition.

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Definition of Project: For purposes of evaluation, a "Similar Project” is defined as a single, discrete design construction effort.

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Multiple Award Contracts (MACs), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), or similar contract vehicles shall not be considered a single project. However, individual task orders may be submitted and evaluated as separate projects provided they independently satisfy the requirements of this factor.

The Offeror may submit no more than five (5) projects demonstrating the past experience of the Architect-Engineer team.

Submittal requirements. For each project, Offerors should submit, at a minimum, the following information:

1. Project title.

2. Contract number (if applicable).

3. Owner and/or Occupants/Tenants.

4. Role in the project (e.g. prime contractor, subcontractor).

5. Delivery methodology (e.g. Design-Build, CMc, Design-Bid-Build)

6. Location.

7. Project team (including major subcontractors).

8. Description of work (include square footage of work area).

9. Special considerations or plans for occupied spaces.

10.Contract award date.

11.Contract type and contractors responsibilities.

12.Original scheduled substantial completion date 13.Actual substantial completion date.

14.Brief explanation of any material variance from the original schedule.

15.Contract value at time of award.

16.Contract value at time of substantial completion.

17.Brief explanation of any material variance in contract value.

18.Project similarities to this solicitation.

Submission for each project is limited to a maximum of four (4) single-sided 8.5 x 11 inch pages. Text shall be no smaller than 11-point font. Tables, figures, charts, graphics, and captions may use a small font, provided the information remains readily legible.

Pages shall have margins of at least 0.5 inch on all sides. The Government will not

Document: DB201-1/JULY 2026 consider any pages beyond the first four (4) for any of the projects that the Offeror submits.

Subfactor 1C – Past Performance of the General Contractor (10%)

This factor assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in an Offeror's ability to successfully manage and execute the construction aspects of a design-build project based on a demonstrated record of past performance.

Performance Confidence Assessment: The Government will evaluate recent and relevant past performance efforts to assign an integrated past performance confidence assessment rating. An offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available will receive a "Neutral Confidence" rating. This rating indicates the Offeror will be treated neither favorably nor unfavorably in the evaluation.

Submittal Requirements: For the Similar Projects submitted in response to Subfactor 1A, the Offeror shall submit past performance information (Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations, or a combination thereof) for at least two (2) of the submitted Similar Projects. Offerors are encouraged to provide past performance information for all submitted Similar Projects.

The Government will accept final CPARS evaluations in lieu of PPQs. If a final CPARS evaluation is unavailable, the Offeror may submit the most recently completed CPARS evaluation available for the project. The Government may also consider relevant past performance information obtained independently, including CPARS evaluations and other sources, in accordance with FAR 15.202(c)(3)(GSA Class Deviation

RFO-2025-15) .

For projects supported by PPQs, the Offeror shall direct its customer points of contact (e.g., Government contracting officers, building owners or managers, or lessee representatives) to complete and submit the PPQ by the date and time specified for receipt of proposals. The Offeror is solely responsible for ensuring timely receipt of all requested PPQs.

Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ): https://forms.gle/oquqvpgJbRV5GkN99 https://forms.gle/oquqvpgJbRV5GkN99

The questionnaire shall be completed and submitted directly by the customer point of contact no later than the date and time specified in the receipt of proposals. The Offeror is solely responsible for providing the questionnaire link to its customer points of contact and ensuring timely submission of all requested PPQs. PPQs should not be completed or submitted by the Offeror.

Standard for Evaluation: The standard for evaluation is met when the Government determines that the Offeror demonstrates at least Satisfactory Confidence in their ability to successfully perform the required work, based on the PPQs that the Government receives, CPARS evaluations that the Government receives, and on other past performance information that the Government may collect.

Additional favorable consideration may be given to the extent the Offerors demonstrate one or more of the following:

● Submission of past performance information (PPQs, CPARS evaluations, or a combination thereof) for four (4) or more submitted Similar Projects;

● Submitted PPQs and/or CPARS evaluations demonstrate a consistent record of Very Good or Exceptional overall performance ratings (or equivalent).

The Government reserves the right to use any relevant information, whether submitted by the Offeror or independently obtained, in determining past performance confidence.

Subfactor 1D – Past Performance of the A/E Firm (10%)

This factor assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in an Offeror's ability to successfully provide architectural and engineering design services for a design-build project based on a demonstrated record of past performance.

Performance Confidence Assessment: The Government will evaluate recent and relevant past performance efforts to assign an integrated past performance confidence assessment rating. An offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available will receive a "Neutral Confidence" rating. This rating indicates the Offeror will be treated neither favorably nor unfavorably in the evaluation.

Submittal Requirements: For the Similar Projects submitted in response to Subfactor 1B, the Offeror shall submit past performance information (Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations, or a combination thereof) for at least two (2) of the submitted

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Similar Projects. Offerors are encouraged to provide past performance information for all submitted Similar Projects.

The Government will accept final CPARS evaluations in lieu of PPQs. If a final CPARS evaluation is unavailable, the Offeror may submit the most recently completed CPARS evaluation available for the project. The Government may also consider relevant past performance information obtained independently, including CPARS evaluations and other sources, in accordance with FAR 15.202(c)(3)(GSA Class Deviation

RFO-2025-15) .

For projects supported by PPQs, the Offeror shall direct its customer points of contact (e.g., Government contracting officers, building owners or managers, or lessee representatives) to complete and submit the PPQ by the date and time specified for receipt of proposals. The Offeror is solely responsible for ensuring timely receipt of all requested PPQs.

Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ): https://forms.gle/EfEouDxWdNfcC6eaA

The questionnaire shall be completed and submitted directly by the customer point of contact no later than the date and time specified in the receipt of proposals. The Offeror is solely responsible for providing the questionnaire link to its customer points of contact and ensuring timely submission of all requested PPQs. PPQs should not be completed or submitted by the Offeror.

Standard for Evaluation: The standard for evaluation is met when the Government determines that the Offeror demonstrates at least Satisfactory Confidence in their ability to successfully perform the required work, based on the PPQs that the Government receives, CPARS evaluations that the Government receives, and on other past performance information that the Government may collect.

Additional favorable consideration may be given to the extent the Offerors demonstrate one or more of the following:

● Submission of past performance information (PPQs, CPARS evaluations, or a combination thereof) for four (4) or more submitted Similar Projects;

● Submitted PPQs and/or CPARS evaluations demonstrate a consistent record of Very Good or Exceptional overall performance ratings (or equivalent).

The Government reserves the right to use any relevant information, whether submitted by the Offeror or independently obtained, in determining past performance confidence.

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Factor 2: Integrated Design-Build Delivery Approach (20%)

This factor evaluates the Offeror’s approach to establishing and maintaining an integrated design-build team capable of successfully delivering the project requirements through collaboration, communication, coordination, quality management, risk management, and effective project execution.

Submission Requirements: Each Offeror must submit a written narrative (not to exceed six (6) single-sided 8.5 x 11 inch pages.) describing its approach to the integrated design-build project delivery. Text shall be no smaller than 11-point font.

Tables, figures, charts, graphics, and captions may use a small font, provided the information remains readily legible. Pages shall have margins of at least 0.5 inch on all sides.

The submission shall address the following elements:

1. Project Vision and Delivery Philosophy: Describe the Offeror’s overall project delivery philosophy and approach to achieving the Government’s objectives.

Topics may include:

● Understanding of the overall project goals, user requirements, and project delivery objectives, and how those considerations will inform the Offeror’s integrated design-build approach.

● Approach to balancing functionality, constructability, maintainability, sustainability, schedule, quality, and cost.

● Commitment to integrated project delivery.

● Methods for aligning design and construction activities.

2. Team Integration and Collaboration: Describe the Offeror’s approach to creating and maintaining an integrated design-build team. Topics may include:

● Communication processes.

● Decision-making processes.

● Coordination among designers, constructors, and consultants.

● Stakeholder engagement.

● Conflict resolution.

● Physical location of specialty contractors.

● Work to be produced in remote offices.

3. Project Management and Execution: Describe the Offeror’s overall management approach. Topics may include:

● Cost management.

● Schedule management.

● Quality management.

● Risk management.

● Design management.

● Quality of multidisciplinary teams.

The Government will evaluate: The likelihood that proposed approach will result in an integrated and collaborative project team. The effectiveness of the proposed communication, coordination, and decision making processes. The Offeror’s understanding of integrated design-build delivery. The likelihood that the proposed approach will contribute to successful project outcomes. The extent to which the approach supports quality, constructability, schedule performance, and budget management.

Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when the submission demonstrates a satisfactory probability that the Offeror’s integrated design-build delivery approach will result in effective collaboration, project coordination, quality management, risk management, and successful project execution.

Additional favorable consideration: Proposals may receive additional favorable consideration for the following:

● Proven experience utilizing integrated design-build delivery methods on projects of similar, size, scope, and complexity.

● A clear and effective approach to integrating design, construction, quality, schedule, cost, and risk management functions.

● Approaches that are likely to improve coordination, enhance constructability, reduce project risk, or increase the probability of successful project delivery.

● Demonstration of a project specific understanding of the NASA Ames EMO project through identification of key project risks, constraints, stakeholder coordination requirements, and practical mitigation strategies that increase the likelihood of successful project execution.

Factor 3: Lead Designer (20%) This factor evaluates the qualifications, experience, demonstrated design leadership, and project outcomes of the proposed Lead Designer.

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For purposes of this factor, the Lead Designer is the individual or team of designers who will have primary responsibility for developing the project’s design concept and leading the design effort throughout project execution.

The Government will evaluate the extent to which the Lead Designer demonstrates the capability to successfully lead the planning, development, coordination, and execution of projects of similar size, scope, complexity, and technical requirements.

Submission Requirements: Each Offeror shall submit the following information for the proposed Lead Designer. The Government will consider each of these elements when evaluating the Offeror’s proposal.

1. Portfolio Submission: Submit a portfolio representative of the Lead Designer’s qualifications and demonstrated project experience.

● If the Lead Designer is an individual, submit up to three (3) completed projects performed within the last ten (10) years.

● If the Lead Designer consists of multiple individuals, submit up to two (2) completed projects for each lead designer identified.

● Each submitted project is limited to a maximum of four (4) single-sided 8.5 x

11 inch pages. This page limitation includes the Project Narrative, Supporting Documentation, photographs, renderings, drawings, floor plans, and all other graphic material submitted for that project. The Government will not consider pages beyond the first four (4) pages for any submitted project. Text shall be no smaller than 11-point font. Tables, figures, charts, graphics, and captions may use a small font, provided the information remains readily legible. Pages shall have margins of at least 0.5 inch on all sides.

2. Project Narrative:

For each submitted project, provide a narrative addressing:

● Project name and location.

● Delivery method utilized.

● Project size and construction value.

● Project scope and complexity.

● Client objectives and project requirements.

● Design challenges encountered.

● Design solutions implemented.

● Project outcomes achieved.

● Sustainability, resiliency, operational, security, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, or other project-specific considerations, as applicable.

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● The Lead Designer’s specific role, responsibilities, and level of involvement.

The Project Narrative shall be included within the four-page project limitation established under the Portfolio submission requirements.

3. Supporting Documentation: For each submitted project, the Offeror may provide one (1) supporting graphic or document selected from the following:

● Representative floor plan;

● Site plan;

● Rendered 3-D model;

● Building section;

● Representative design drawing;

● Photographs; or

● Other graphic depictions deemed relevant to illustrating the project and Lead

Designer’s role in its development.

Supporting documentation shall be presented on 8.5 x 11 inch pages and shall count toward the four (4)-page limitation for each submitted project.

4. Design Leadership Statement: Submit a narrative, (not to exceed two (2) single-sided 8.5 x 11 inch pages, text shall be no smaller than 11-point font.

Tables, figures, charts, graphics, and captions may use a small font, provided the information remains readily legible. Pages shall have margins of at least 0.5 inch on all sides.) describing the Lead Designer’s approach to:

● Leading multidisciplinary design teams.

● Integrating stakeholder requirements.

● Coordinating with constructors and specialty consultants.

● Managing competing project priorities.

● Maintaining design quality throughout project execution.

● Supporting successful project delivery through collaboration and integrated project development.

The Government will evaluate the extent to which the proposed Lead Designer demonstrates: Relevant experience leading projects of similar size, scope, complexity, and technical requirements. Effective design leadership, including management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams. Successful project outcomes, including functionality, operational effectiveness, sustainability, maintainability, constructability, and overall project performance. Experience and qualifications relevant to the requirements and challenges of this acquisition.

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Standard for Evaluation: The standard is met when the submission demonstrates a satisfactory probability that the proposed Lead Designer possesses the qualifications, experience, leadership, capabilities, and relevant project experience necessary to successfully lead the design effort and contribute to a successful project delivery.

Greater consideration may be afforded to Lead Designers demonstrating exceptional design leadership, highly relevant experience, successful project outcomes, and a proven ability to integrate functional, operational, sustainability, constructability, and stakeholder requirements into successful project solutions.

Additional Favorable Consideration may be given for:

● Lead Designer’s portfolio includes one or more projects that are determined to be highly relevant to this acquisition and demonstrate substantial similarity to the size, scope, complexity, and technical requirements identified under Subfactor 1B; Past Experience of the A/E Firm.

● Portfolio projects demonstrate exceptional project outcomes, professional recognition, industry awards, or other evidence of superior performance.

If the Offeror seeks favorable consideration for professional recognition, industry awards, or other evidence of superior performance, the Offeror shall identify that information within the applicable project narrative, including the award/recognition name, issuing organization, date, project or individual recognized, and relevance to the submitted project. All such information counts toward the applicable page limitation.

II.E. Other Information to be Submitted with Proposals

In addition to the Phase-One technical requirements identified above, Offerors shall submit the following information with their Phase-One proposals. The information required by this section is administrative in nature and, unless otherwise expressly stated, will not be a separately rated or scored Phase-One evaluation factor. The Government may review and consider information submitted under this section, as applicable, to determine compliance with solicitation requirements, eligibility, and matters bearing on an Offeror’s responsibility. Responsibility is addressed further in Section VI.C., Determination of Responsibility.

(1) Representations and Certifications

Offerors are reminded their SAM registration status must be “Active”, at the time their offer is submitted, to be considered for award (see 52.204-7 (GSA Class Deviation

RFO-2025-04)).

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Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this Solicitation shall complete electronic Annual Representations and Certifications in conjunction with required Entity registration in System for Award Management (SAM), accessed via System for Award Management. In accordance with FAR 52.204-90 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-04), if an Offeror will not have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM when submitting its offer, it shall complete paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR 52.204-90 and include its responses with its Phase-One proposal.

Offerors selected to participate in Phase-Two remain responsible for maintaining all required registrations, representations, and certifications through award and shall provide updated information if required by the Phase-Two solicitation or requested by the Contracting Officer.

(2) Evidence of Bonding Capacity

Offerors shall submit with their Phase-One proposal evidence demonstrating single-project bonding capacity of at least $56 million. Evidence may consist of a letter from a corporate surety listed in the Department of the Treasury’s Listing of Approved Sureties (Treasury Department Circular 570), an authorized representative of such surety, or other documentation providing equivalent assurance of the Offeror’s ability to obtain the required bonding and determined acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer will review the evidence of bonding capacity submitted during Phase-One as information bearing on the Offeror’s responsibility and ability to satisfy the bonding requirements applicable to the resulting contract. Bonding capacity is not a separately rated or scored Phase-One evaluation factor.

Evidence of bonding capacity submitted under Phase-One does not constitute the payment and performance bonds required for contract performance. Phase-Two Offerors will be required to furnished payment and performance bonds in accordance with the Phase-Two solicitation requirements,

(3) Proprietary Information Agreement(s)

Offerors shall submit any required Proprietary Information Agreement(s) with their Phase-One Proposal.

Offerors are advised that employees of the firm(s) identified below may require access to your firm’s proprietary information in performing advisory and assistance services for the Government under separate contract. These individuals will be authorized access only to such information that is necessary to enable them to perform their respective duties. Such firm(s) are expressly prohibited from competing on the subject acquisition.

Kathy Kwong, kathy.kwong@aecom.com, AECOM Technical Services, Inc.

Pursuant to FAR Part 9.505-4(b) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-09), a contractor that gains access to proprietary information of other companies in performing advisory and Document: DB201-1/JULY 2026 https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:kathy.kwong@aecom.com assistance services for the Government must agree with the other companies to protect their information from unauthorized use or disclosure for as long as it remains proprietary and refrain from using the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished. The contracting officer must obtain copies of these agreements and ensure that they are properly executed

The Government may require Phase-Two Offerors to execute new or update Proprietary Information Agreements if additional support contractors or other authorized individuals requiring access to proprietary information are identified during Phase-Two.

(4) Administrative Compliance

Offerors are responsible for submitting the information required by this section in accordance with the solicitation.

Failure to submit required administrative information may affect the Government’s ability to determine an Offeror’s compliance, eligibility, or responsibility and may result in the Offeror being ineligible for further consideration or award, as applicable.

To the extent permitted by the Solicitation and applicable acquisition requirements, the Contracting Officer may request or permit clarification, completion, or correction of administrative information. Any such request or submission shall not provide an Offeror an opportunity to materially revise or improve its evaluated technical proposal or otherwise alter the competitive standing of its proposal.

II.F. Requirements of Joint Venture Offerors

(1) All Phase-One Qualification Proposals submitted by joint ventures must include a copy of an executed joint venture agreement, signed by the authorized representatives of the joint venture members, which fully discloses the legal identity of each member of the joint venture, the relationship between the members, the form of ownership of each member, and any limitations on liability or authority for each member. For purposes of electronic proposal submission, scanned copies of handwritten signatures and electronic or digital signatures are acceptable.

(2) An authorized representative of each member of the joint venture must sign the SF 1442 accompanying an offer regardless of any agency relationship established between the members.

(3) In the case of corporations that are joint venture members, the corporation secretary must certify that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture, either by certifying in the joint venture agreement, or by submitting a separate certification to the Government. The joint venture must also provide a certificate that identifies a principal representative of the joint venture with full authority to bind the joint venture.

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(4) Representations and certifications, financial information, and past performance information must be submitted for each member of the joint venture.

III. General Provisions

III.A. Availability of Funds Issuance of this Solicitation does not warrant that funds are presently available for award of a Contract. Award of the contract shall be subject to the availability of appropriated funds, and the Government shall incur no obligation under this Solicitation in advance of such time as funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for the purpose of contract award.

III.B. Requests for Clarification or Interpretation Prospective Offerors shall submit requests for clarification or interpretation of the Solicitation Documents by the deadline established in Section I.G. of this Solicitation.

The Government will attempt to respond to timely submitted requests prior to the date set for receipt of Phase-One Qualification Proposals. The Government does not warrant that requests received after the established deadline will be answered.

III.C. Notice to Small Business Firms A program for the purpose of assisting qualified small business concerns in obtaining certain bid, payment, or performance bonds that are otherwise not obtainable is available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) (Small Business Administration). For information concerning SBA's surety bond guarantee assistance, contact your SBA District Office.

III.D. Information Concerning the Disclosure of Solicitation Results In accordance with FAR 3.104 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-03), after receipt of proposals, no information regarding the identity of those submitting offers, the number of offers received, or the information contained in such offers will be made available until after award.

III.E. Notice Concerning Preparation of Proposals Offerors are cautioned to carefully read the entire Solicitation and the Agreement to be included in the Contract contemplated by the Solicitation in order to be fully aware of all requirements and clauses in the contemplated Contract. Verify that all blanks requiring information to be supplied in an Offer have been properly filled out, that all pricing and other numerical data is accurately calculated, and that all copies of the Offer contain the same information.

III.F. Bond Requirements (Phase-Two Requirements) If a bid guarantee is required to be submitted with your offer, any contract awarded will require a performance bond and payment bond as specified in the Agreement. Offerors who utilize individual sureties should note the requirement for a certified, audited, financial statement for each person acting as an individual surety under clause FAR Document: DB201-1/JULY 2026 http://www.sba.gov/ http://www.sba.gov/

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and the requirements of clause FAR 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets.

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