B08_Solic_AE_IDIQ_RFQ_2_6_26_1.pdf

Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)/ Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

Midwest Region Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Services Request For Qualifications

Title Project: 2026 Midwest Region (MWR) AE Services IDIQ - Small Business Pool

Solicitation Number: 140P2026R0039

Notice Type: Pre-solicitation Synopsis (Request for Qualifications)

NOTICE: This Multiple Award Task Order Contract - Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) acquisition is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act, also known as the Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute as implemented in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.6. Firms responding to this announcement before the closing date will be considered for selection subject to any limitations and requirements listed.

All questions must be sent through email and received no later than 12:00 P.M. Mountain Time on or before April 15, 2026 or within 10 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

CLOSING: All responses must be sent through email and are due on or before, but no later than May 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time.

EMAIL QUESTIONS TO: Contracting Officer, Stormy Gallagher, stormy_gallagher@nps.gov.

SET ASIDE STATUS:

This procurement is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS Code for these services is 541310 – Architectural Services and the SBA size standard is $12.5 million.

I. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION:

The National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center (DSC), invites qualified firms to submit SF‑330 professional qualifications for Architectural Services under the Midwest Region (SER) Architect & Engineering (A&E) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)/Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). This contracting vehicle is designed to support a broad range of projects of national significance throughout the Midwest. The primary coverage area includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Ohio.

This acquisition is being procured as a Firm-Fixed Price contract in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36.6 – Architect-Engineer Services (A-E) and under the Brooks Act Public Law 92-582. The firms selected for contract award(s) will be predominantly architecture firms with in-house and/or subcontracted multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering support. Most services to be performed under these contracts will generally be specializing in contemporary and/or historic architecture. To maximize competition, the Government is encouraging prime/sub-consultant relationships for this requirement. The terms “firm” or “team” or “offeror” shall refer to the company or organization that is proposing on this contract.

The “firm” or “team” will include the prime contractor, partners, subcontractors and Mentor- protégé joint ventures that are proposed to work on this contract with the joint venture following the Code of Federal Regulations 13 CFR 125.9 for joint venture agreement and performance of work contribution requirements. The proposed team shall have at least one person licensed, or able to obtain licensure within 30 days of task order issuance in each state for each of the required disciplines. Offerors must indicate their ability to obtain this extent of licensure in their SF-330 submission, and that proof of applicable licensure will only be required at the task order level.

This IS NOT a request for proposal. Funds are not currently available, and the Government has no obligation to reimburse a firm for any costs associated with their participation or response. Not responding to this notice shall preclude participation in the subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP). This is a competitive selection in which competing vendor’s qualifications will be evaluated in accordance with FAR subpart 36.6 and the following information to determine the most highly qualified firms. It is the responsibility of the firms to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

Amendments to this notice will be posted to www. SAM.gov and will not be provided individually. The SF330 information shall be provided per the latest format from the GSA Library located at https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/architect-engineer-qualifications. All sections of the SF 330 MUST be completed.

Special notice regarding Sam.gov:

All firms shall be certified and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ before submitting their SF-330. In order to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award of a Federal contract. For information regarding registration in SAM visit the following website:

https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0039524

System updates may lag policy updates. SAM may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

Familiarity with the “Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation” and the related “Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties”, and the “Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes” as well as sensitivity to NPS conservation and interpretation values, management policies, Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) and sustainable design principles (including energy efficiencies and design resiliency for future storm impacts) must be demonstrated. These standards are guidelines are available at the following websites:

https://www.nps.gov/dscw/design.htm;

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservation/standards.htm;

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/secretary-standards-treatment-historic-properties.htm https://www.sam.gov/SAM https://www.nps.gov/dscw/design.htm https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservation/standards.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/secretary-standards-treatment-historic-properties.htm

The Government intends to award a Multiple Award Task Order IDIQ contract (MATOC), based on the selection board’s final selection list, in order of preference, to at least three or more firms considered most highly qualified to perform the work. The selected firms shall be considered for task orders to be issued. The Government will use factors such as experience, qualifications, past performance, environmental sensitivity, quality of deliverables, timeliness, geographic location, customer service, and other factors (i.e. small business participation commitment plan, knowledge of local construction methodologies and practices, natural and cultural resource compliance, permitting, capability to utilize scheduling programs and/or software, etc.) that the Contracting Officer, in the exercise of sound business judgment, believes are relevant to the placement of orders.

With prior approval of the Contracting Officer assigned responsibility for administration of the contract(s), any duly authorized Contracting Officer assigned to the National Park Service can place task orders, approve payments, and authorize modifications to task orders issued under the contract.

Limitation on Subcontracting Requirement: In accordance with FAR clause 52.219-14, the prime Architecture Firm shall perform at least 50 percent of the total cost of performance using its own employees or those of similarly situated small business concerns. For purposes of this requirement, a “similarly situated entity” means a first‑tier subcontractor—including an independent contractor—that holds the same small business status that qualified the prime contractor for the award and is considered small under the applicable NAICS size standard. This requirement may be met, in whole or in part, through the engagement of such subconsultants.

II. DISCIPLINES

A. Required Disciplines: Required disciplines for Key Personnel include, registered professional architects and engineers in each of the following areas: architecture, landscape architecture, civil, electrical, environmental, fire protection, geotechnical, mechanical, sanitary, and structural.

B. Additional requirements for non-Key Personnel team members include registered or certified professionals in each of the following areas:

(Note - These disciplines are not required to be included in the initial proposal, but firms must acknowledge their willingness to seek out these disciplines as needed and negotiate fair and reasonable rates pre-award.)

Anthropology Archeology Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) Specialist Architecture (Contemporary, Conservation, Historic, and residential housing) Botany and/or Landscape Ecology Certified Value Specialists Coastal Engineering Commissioning Construction Administration and Management

Cost Engineering/Cost Estimating/Cost Control/Life Cycle Costing/Scheduling Cultural and Natural Resources Specialist (NEPA & Section 106 Compliance Specialist) Energy Modeling and Analysis Environmental Compliance and Planning Geology Hazardous Materials Abatement (primarily lead, asbestos, and contaminated soil) Hydrology Industrial Hygiene Interior Design Interpretation and exhibit/media design

Inspection and Hydraulic Structures Risk Estimation and Assessment Land and Hydrographic Surveying Marine Engineering Pavement design including flexible and rigid pavements Planning Recreation Planning and Design Seismic Engineering Small Scale and Renewable Energy Systems Engineering Special & Code Compliance Inspections

(ICC)

Subsurface Utility Engineering (per ASCE 38-02) Surveying Sustainable Technologies Specialist Transportation and Traffic Engineering Value Methodology and Specialists Vehicular and pedestrian bridge structural design Water/Wastewater or Sanitary Engineering Wetland Specialist Wildlife biology

C. Required Services: Required services, e.g., AutoCAD drafting and 3D modeling, Building Information Modeling, Revit, MicroStation, GIS, Microsoft Office applications, Project Scheduling Software, Adobe Acrobat, etc. may be required in the performance of specific task order requirements. Incidental services, including removal of building finishes, mockup, destructive testing, foundation testing, etc., may be required to determine actual site conditions. Restoration of surfaces (plaster/drywall repair, masonry, carpentry, backfill, etc.) may be required to keep facilities operational.

III. TYPES OF PROJECTS

A. Projects may include the following:

Planning, Analysis & Compliance o Research, evaluation, analysis, strategic planning, inventory monitoring o Compliance and permitting (environmental, construction, NEPA, Section 106) Environmental & Engineering Services o Drainage and storm water management o Floodplain delineations o Geotechnical evaluations and design o Surveying (boundary, hydrographic, and land) Architectural & Design Services o Site and trail planning o Interior design, cultural landscapes, and overall design for historic/modern structures o Design support during construction o Interpretive exhibits

Historic Preservation & Cultural Projects o Stabilization, preservation, and rehabilitation of historic structures o Museums and curatorial facilities

Infrastructure & Civil Projects o DSC-T projects (roads, bridges, docks, parking lots, trails) o Revetment, seawalls, shoring, and demolition o Visitor/interpretive centers; administrative and maintenance facilities

Systems & Utilities o Electrical, fire protection, mechanical, and security systems o Seismic retrofits and total building commissioning o Traffic, water, and wastewater systems o Small scale and renewable energy installations

Residential, Recreational & Specialized Facilities o Multi- and single-family housing o Comfort stations, campgrounds o Marine and coastal facilities o Memorials

B The scope of such services will be primarily related to the preparation of reports and/or documents for:

1. Advance project planning including capital asset planning;

2. Development of Design-Build RFP packages or other alternative delivery methods.

3. Professional development of design drawings, specifications, bid schedules, project construction work schedules, and cost estimates;

4. Construction management services including bid call (request for information) input, submittal review and on-site inspection of work;

5. Participation in community/stakeholder workshops, open houses or planning efforts, assistance in the preparation of environmental compliance analysis and documents, including Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS); preparation of complex sensitive, environmentally sustainable planning and plans;

6. Facilitating and preparing value engineering studies and/or value methodology (VM)/choosing by advantages (VA/CBA) studies to evaluate proposed design solutions.

IV. PRIMARY SERVICES REQUIRED

Design services generally follow DSC workflows, which can be viewed at http://www.nps.gov/dsc/workflows/index.htm.

A. Pre-Design Services:

1. Pre-Design

a) Contextual Analysis

b) Site and Architectural Programming

c) Interpretive Program – exhibits and waysides) and Contextual Analysis

d) Integrated Design Narrative, including Universal Design recommendations

e) Review of Environmental Screening Form

f) Sustainability Analysis

g) Regulatory Analysis (jurisdictions, codes, permits)

h) Complete a fully developed schematic design preferred alternative

i) Class C Construction Cost Estimate

j) Scope and Cost Validation

k) Development of Design-Build Solicitation Packages including Program of

Requirements, Statement of Objectives, or other performance-criteria based acquisition packages

2. Schematic Design

a) Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement Activities

b) Design Concepts Assessment

c) Develop Design Alternatives

d) Prepare Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement

e) Value Based Decision Making

f) Develop Schematic Design Preferred Alternative

g) Sustainability Analysis

h) Regulatory Analysis (jurisdictions, codes, permits)

i) Class B Construction Cost Estimate

j) Investment Review Board Support Documents http://www.nps.gov/dsc/workflows/index.htm

B. Design Services

1. Design Development

a) Design Development Drawings

b) Division 1 Specifications

c) Division 2 through 49 Outline Specifications

d) Constructability Analysis

e) Contract Price Schedule

f) Sustainability Analysis

g) Regulatory Analysis (jurisdictions, codes, permits)

h) Permitting

i) Class B Construction Cost Estimate

j) Value Based Decision Making

2. Construction Documents

a) Construction Drawings

b) Division 1 Specifications

c) Division 2 through 49 Construction Specifications

d) Construction Submittal List

e) Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Requirements

f) Constructability Analysis

g) Permitting

h) Sustainability Analysis LEED documentation

i) Design Stage Value Methodology (VM) Report

j) Class A Construction Cost Estimate

k) Supplemental Design Reports

l) Control Documents for Exhibits

C. Planning and Compliance Services

1. Research and Data Acquisition

2. Inventory, Resource Surveys, Resource Modeling, Wetland / Water Delineations, Functional Assessments, Field Work Plans, Feasibility Studies and Reports

3. Archeological, Historic Structure and Cultural Landscape Reports and Assessments

4. NEPA Compliance and Assessments

5. Section106 and NHPA Compliance

6. ABAAS, Section 504 and Section 508 Compliance

7. Other Environmental Compliance (i.e. essential fish habitat assessments, biological assessments, wilderness eligibility assessment, statement of findings for floodplains and wetlands, coastal zone management consistency determinations, wild and scenic river act section 7 determinations)

8. Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

9. Strategic Planning

10. Community Engagement

11. Facilitation

12. Comment Analysis

13. Research and Data Analysis for Visitor Use, Cultural and Natural Resources, and

Socioeconomics

14. Other Special Studies (i.e. Air Quality, Visual Quality, Night Sky and Sound Quality or

Impact Assessments, etc.)

D. Cost Estimating, including Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Total Cost of Ownership

E. Permitting (i.e. Resource, Construction and Operating): The AE firms shall identify and assess all permits, licenses and insurance required for the conduct of projects through completion. If required conduct permitting as defined by task order.

F. Project Scheduling

G. Risk Analysis

H. Services During Construction (Title III)

1. Submittal Review

2. Request for Information Review

3. Construction Observation

4. Troubleshooting of Design Issues / Differing Site Conditions

5. Electronic As-Constructed Drawings (based on contractor red-lines)

I. Commissioning Services, including total building commissioning beginning as early as pre-design and continuing throughout design and construction

J. Supplementary Services (i.e. geotechnical surveys, topographic surveys, environmental site assessments (Phase I and II), archeological investigations, condition assessments, human and ecological risk assessments, energy studies, hazardous material studies, etc.

K. Quality Control

1. A documented internal Quality Control program shall be applied to all services performed.

The contractor accepts ultimate responsibility, liability and duty to control the quality of the services provided to the Government as stipulated in the FAR, 36.608 and 36.609-2.

The contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other services furnished by the contractor, their employees, agents, assignees, and sub-consultants under the contract. The contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its designs, drawings, specifications and other services.

2. The AE shall demonstrate existence of a Quality Control (QC) system that will be used for all work submitted to the National Park Service. The QC system shall be utilized by the prime contractor and all subcontractors and shall, at a minimum, include the following:

a) Coordination of drawings and specifications within each discipline, and between all disciplines.

b) Verification that all documents to be submitted are accurate and correct.

c) Checklists for internal review of drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates.

d) Verification, prior to submittal to the National Park Service, that all required documents for each submission are included and complete, per the contract requirements.

e) Verification that all required documents have undergone a QC review prior to submittal to the National Park Service. The National Park Service requires documentation and submittal of all QC work performed.

Further information on National Park Service governing laws and policies, standards, definitions, practices and guidelines can be found at http://www.nps.gov/dscw/information.htm.

L. Design Imperatives & Principals

Firms shall be sensitive to and familiar with the following:

1. The “Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation”,

2. The “Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties”,

3. The “Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties with

Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes” a

4. The NPS conservation and interpretation values,

5. NPS management policies,

6. The Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS),

7. Sustainable design principle

M. Sustainable Design: The U.S. Government has adopted sustainable design as the guiding principles for its planning, design and construction projects. By definition, this means meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In practice, sustainable design utilizes best available solutions within the design tradition and conserves global resources, utilizes energy efficiently, recycles materials and waste, and specifies ecologically responsible methods, practices, and materials in the construction and operations of Government facilities. Accordingly, the selected firms must exhibit current credentials and demonstrated competency in sustainable design and certifications and memberships in professionally recognized organizations that promulgate sustainable practices. Firms shall validate their sustainable design abilities and practices through completed LEED certified construction projects and green building awards. LEED accredited professionals should play leading roles on the project team.

N. Orders, Laws, Policies and Regulations: AE firms shall comply with Design Imperatives at policies and regulations which can be found at https://www.nps.gov/dscw/dbgeneral.htm.

O. Coordination: The proposed work may extend over several fiscal years, involving projects at various stages, which will require that the selected firms must be capable of providing and managing a multi-disciplinary team from within the firm or in conjunction with subconsultants.

AE firms will need to have direct contact with Federal, State or local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with regulations, codes and policies.

V. CONTRACT PERIOD

A. All services will be provided under an IDIQ contract. The base contract period will be for five years subject to labor rates for each respective calendar year. Work will be ordered by issuance of firm fixed price task orders. The total of all task orders under all the contracts in this IDIQ pool shall not exceed $150,000,000 aggregate. The maximum ordering limitation will be $150,000,000 for the life of each http://www.nps.gov/dscw/information.htm https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/tools-and-resources/federal-guiding-principles-checklist-energy-star-portfolio-manager https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/tools-and-resources/federal-guiding-principles-checklist-energy-star-portfolio-manager https://www.nps.gov/dscw/dbgeneral.htm awarded contract. The $150,000,000 maximum may be spread out over the life of each awarded contract.

Task orders shall not exceed $10,000,000. The guaranteed minimum for the life of the contract is $5,000.

VI. TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

A. Statements of Qualification will be evaluated by an evaluation team of National Park Service personnel based upon the following primary Factors #1-5, listed in descending order of importance.

Evaluation Methodology: Evaluation will be based on a subjective assessment by the Evaluation Board of the firm’s ability to address effectively and clearly each evaluation Factors #1-5 listed below. The firms that more effectively and clearly addresses the evaluation criteria will be considered more highly qualified than the firms that are not able to.

1. Factor 1 - Specialized Experience and Technical Competence:

a. Specialized Experience: Firms shall demonstrate specialized experience and technical competence in the types of work described below, including work produced at a level commensurate with similar projects and scope with various degrees of complexity. Project scopes include preparation of plans, specification, cost estimates, schedules, supplemental reports, graphics, etc. for each project. Provide five (5) to ten

(10) similar project examples completed within seven (7) years from this RFQ date in Section F of SF-

330. These examples should predominantly represent work similar to the majority of the anticipated task orders. Examples should be selected from the following project types:

1) Employee Housing Renovation/Rehabilitation: Projects focused on the renovation or rehabilitation of employee housing facilities.

2) Replacement or New Utility Systems: Projects involving the replacement or new construction of utility systems (e.g., wastewater, electrical, water treatment, heating/cooling, telecommunications, wells, water distribution/collection). These projects should incorporate all related site improvements, building repairs or rehabilitation, replacement efforts, and vehicular and accessible pedestrian connections.

3) Building Projects (Renovation, Rehabilitation, or New Construction): Projects that include Visitor Centers, Comfort Stations, Bathhouses, Museums, Lighthouses, Housing, Administrative, or miscellaneous Park structures. Projects must incorporate all necessary utilities, site improvements, vehicular and accessible pedestrian connections, and revegetation; renovation or rehabilitation work may also involve historically significant structures.

4) Historical and Cultural Landscape Projects: Projects involving the rehabilitation or renovation of historical battlefields, cemeteries, or cultural landscapes with the inclusion of all required utilities and site improvements.

5) Coastal and Aquatic Structures: Projects that cover the design, rehabilitation, renovation, or new construction of seawalls, canals, breakwater systems, board walks, marinas, wharfs, and associated aquatic structures, including the necessary site and utility improvements.

6) Environmental Restoration Projects: Projects related to the restoration, rehabilitation, stabilization, or creation of riverbanks, wetlands, riparian corridors, and coastal environments.

7) Recreational Facility Projects: Projects that involve the renovation or new construction of campgrounds and associated structures, incorporating all utilities, site improvements, vehicular and pedestrian connections, and revegetation.

8) Transportation and Infrastructure Projects: Projects including the renovation or new construction of roadways, trails, transportation corridors, parking lots, and bridges. These projects should address aspects such as pavement design, drainage, utilities, site improvements, and connectivity through vehicular and accessible pedestrian links.

b. Technical Competence and Quality Control: Firms must also demonstrate their technical competence by providing evidence of robust quality control procedures and tools that ensure the delivery of high-quality products. This includes a demonstrated ability to adhere to project schedules and manage both current and potential workloads with sufficient technical resources. Firms may include records or summaries of quality control processes—such as a general Quality Control Overview or plan—as part of their submission. Please note: Information provided under Factor 1 is submitted as part of Section H “Additional Information” of the SF‑330 and must comply with the overall 40-page maximum limitation (including graphs, tables, and charts).

2. Factor 2 - Past Performance:

a. The prime contractor and/or team members must demonstrate successful performance on similar projects that are recent and relevant. Past performance shall have occurred within seven (7) years prior to the closing date of this synopsis. The prime contractor and/or team members shall demonstrate their experience in completed work of a similar nature as this requirement (to include scope, complexity, and dollar value). The prime contractor and/or team members shall provide information to demonstrate how well the firm has performed on recent, relevant projects for any of the following entities: Governmental agencies (i.e. Federal or State) and/or private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules similar in nature to the work required as part of this announcement. Additional past performance information will be obtained through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). For any project not confirmed in CPARS, firms shall use the standardized excel spreadsheet provided in Attachment #1 to submit supporting documentation. The table must include, at a minimum, the following information:

• Project Name / Client

• Project Description

• Dollar Value

• Period of Performance

• Key Metrics / Outcomes

• Client Contact Information

• Relevance to NAICS 541310

All required details must be provided in the specified format to facilitate uniform evaluation of each firm's past performance. Failure to submit a complete and properly formatted table may result in the project not being considered.

b. Evaluation of this factor will be based on the past performance data from the projects presented in Section F of the SF 330 (provide references and current phone numbers). Past performance will be evaluated in terms of 1) Technical/Quality of Product or Service 2) Schedule/Timeliness 3) Management or Business Relations 4) Regulatory Compliance. Evaluation will be based on a subjective assessment by the Evaluation Board of the relevance and ratings of the past performance evaluations submitted.

Evaluating past performance may also include information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, and publicly available sources. Where a firm does not have a record of relevant past performance or where such information is unavailable, a neutral rating shall be assigned with respect to past performance.

3. Factor 3 - Capacity:

a. Firms must demonstrate their ability to accomplish the work in the required time with sufficient resources (ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously).

b. Firms must demonstrate their ability to respond to expanded or multiple task orders on short notice and within established schedules, while maintaining a high standard of quality and controlling costs.

c. Firms must demonstrate their ability, as well as the ability of all subcontractors or partners, to provide architect and engineering services across the Primary Coverage Area including remote project sites.

Considerations will include the overall capacity of the prime, and any subcontractor or partner, to perform the work in the required time.

Please note that this Factor 3 – Capacity information falls under Section H “Additional Information” of the SF-330 and is subject to the page limitation of 40 pages maximum for Section H pages.

Evaluation will be based on the number of personnel available in the various technical disciplines, the quantity of existing work under contract, the schedules for completing the existing work and abilities to deliver quality products on a timely basis.

4. Factor 4 – Knowledge of the Geographic Location:

a. Firms shall clearly demonstrate extensive knowledge and hands‐on experience working within the Primary Coverage Areas / NPS Midwest Region. Experience must include, but not be limited to, projects similar in scope and complexity to those described in Factor 1(a). Firms are expected to show familiarity with local design standards as well as state, local, and federal laws and regulations that impact project delivery in these areas.

b. Local Office Mapping: Firms shall provide a detailed and current map clearly indicating the office locations that will support this IDIQ contract. These offices must be strategically positioned to ensure efficient coverage and responsiveness within both the designated primary and secondary geographic areas.

Coverage Areas:

Primary Coverage Areas: include North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Ohio.

5. Factor 5 - Professional Qualification:

a. Professional Registrations and Credentials: Firms must possess professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required similar services similar in nature to those required as outlined under the “Required Disciplines” in section II above. In accordance with FAR 36.6, firms shall provide verifiable documentation demonstrating that their key personnel and support staff hold valid professional registrations (licenses), advanced degrees, and recognized credentials or designations from established industry professional organizations.

b. Organizational Structure: Firms shall submit an organizational chart that clearly identifies key personnel, including their names, disciplines, roles and responsibilities, technical expertise, and the office locations where they are based. This chart should delineate the internal structure and lines of authority, ensuring that evaluators understand how the firm or partnership will support contract performance.

c. Licensing and Certification Matrix: Firms must include a matrix that clearly communicates which individuals and disciplines are part of the primary firm or partnership. This matrix must list all the states or jurisdictions in which the personnel hold a professional license or certification. Additionally, each personnel resume shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) pages.

The above documentation will be used to evaluate the firm’s professional qualifications in compliance with FAR 36.6, ensuring that all key personnel and supporting staff meet the requisite standards for delivering the required services.

B. Following the evaluation of the qualifications submitted, at least three (3) or more firms that are the most highly qualified will be interviewed.

C. Upon completion of interviews and final ranking of firms, at least three (3) or more highly qualified firms will be selected to enter into negotiations with for an IDIQ contract for Architectural and Engineering Services within a MATOC IDIQ Small Business Pool.

V. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Official Form and Submission Format: Firms are required to use the official GSA SF 330 form as published by the General Services Administration. The form can be downloaded from the following link:

https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms/architectengineer-qualifications. Firms must use this form exactly as provided, with no modifications/alterations to the format of the SF 330, or non-standard headers. Any deviation from the standard format may render the submission non-responsive and result in disqualification. In accordance with FAR 36.702, the SF 330 is the mandated format for presenting qualifications for architect-engineer services.

Firms that fully meet the RFQ requirements are invited to submit a Letter of Interest along with the appropriately completed SF 330 – Architect-Engineer Qualifications Statement. It is the firm’s responsibility to ensure that the submission fully complies with both this RFQ and applicable FAR requirements. Failure to do so may result in elimination from consideration.

B. Content and Clarity: The SF 330 must be clear, concise, and include all details necessary for an effective evaluation of the firm’s qualifications. The form should provide a convincing rationale detailing how the firm meets or exceeds the Government’s requirements, rather than simply rephrasing them.

Evaluators will rely solely on the information presented in the SF 330 Qualification Statement when assessing each firm’s capabilities.

C. Supplementary Information: Firms may submit supplementary information under Section H of the SF 330 (e.g., drawings, photographs) solely to graphically substantiate the project work described within the SF 330. The total additional information under Section H must not exceed 40 pages (including all graphs, tables, and charts). Submissions must be organized to directly address the Technical Evaluation https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms/architectengineer-qualifications

Criteria and must be received by the date and time specified in the solicitation. No additional project-related information will be provided during the announcement period.

D. Submission Procedures, Format, and Page Requirements:

1. Electronic Submission: All responses must be submitted electronically via email. Firms must ensure that a “read receipt” or confirmation of receipt is obtained from the responsible Contracting Officer.

2. Page Definition and Formatting: The eight (8) pages of instructional guidance provided in this solicitation are not required to be submitted as part of the SF 330. A “page” is defined as one side of an 8½ x 11-inch sheet of paper, with a minimum margin of 0.5 inches on all sides. Organizational charts may be submitted on an 11” x 17” paper format.

3. Font Requirements: All submitted documents shall use a font size between 11 and 12-point.

4. Team Experience Requirement: Prime contractors must indicate in Section C.11 of the SF 330 whether they have worked with the team members in the past five (5) years.

E. Additional Submission Instructions: Qualification packages are not provided, and no additional project information will be given to firms during the announcement period. All submissions must be clearly marked with the following caption:

“RELEASEABLE TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY.”

Submissions that fail to comply with these instructions or include material not pertinent to the subject matter may not be reviewed.

F. Other Information: The A/E selection and award will be completed in two phases as follows:

1. Phase I:

a. Interested firms shall submit their SF-330 Part I and II Statement of Qualifications to perform the services noted above.

b. Following an evaluation of the qualifications and performance data submitted, the evaluation board will provide to the Contracting Officer a short-list of at least three (or more) of the most highly qualified firms. The short-list of firms will be chosen for discussions (interviews) in accordance with FAR 36.302-1(c).

c. An interview will be conducted with each of the most highly qualified firms in accordance with FAR 36.602-3. The Government reserves the right to interview more than three firms.

Upon conclusion of these interviews, the most highly qualified firms will be selected for price negotiation and other terms and conditions in accordance with FAR 36.606.

2. Phase II:

a. The Contracting Officer will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to at least the top three most highly qualified A/E firms. The Government reserves the right to issue an RFP to more than three firms.

b. The A/E firms shall prepare and submit a proposal to the Government. The proposal shall include unit pricing for the stated disciplines/services.

c. The Government and the A/E firms shall negotiate to arrive at a mutually satisfactory contract.

Firms are herein advised that if a fair and reasonable price cannot be negotiated with the most highly qualified firms, the Government reserves the right to close negotiations with that firm and open negotiations with the next most highly qualified firms. This process will be repeated until an IDIQ contract has been successfully negotiated and awarded. Selection of firms for negotiation shall be made in order of preference based on the demonstrated competence and qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance in accordance with the specific selection criteria listed in this announcement.

G. All questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted by no later than 12:00 PM MT on April 15, 2026, via email to the Contracting Officer, Stormy Gallagher, email at Stormy_Gallagher@nps.gov. All responses to questions received will be posted via amendment to SAM.gov.

H. This request for qualification submission is due no later than 12:00 PM MT on May 5, 2026. The maximum size that can be emailed is 2GB. Statements of Qualifications and all attachments shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Stormy Gallagher, email at Stormy_Gallagher@nps.gov.

Any means other than email shall not be accepted.