Sources_Sought_Huntsville_Architect_Engineering_Support_IDC__HAESI_2_0__27May2026.pdf

Sources Sought - Huntsville Architect Engineering Support IDC (HAESI)

Sources Sought Huntsville Architect Engineering Support IDC (HAESI)

26 May 2026

The Government is seeking to identify qualified sources under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541330 –Engineering Services, and Product Service Code (PSC) C219 – Architect and Engineering (AE) - General: The small business size standard is $22.5M.

This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. This notice is open to responses from both small and other than small businesses.

The Government is performing market research to determine if small businesses and other than small businesses possess the capability to execute the requirements within this acquisition.

Responses will be utilized to determine if this requirement, or a portion of this requirement, can be set-aside for small businesses, in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 19.104.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to rank responses or provide any reply to interested businesses and responses will not be returned. The information discovered in this sources sought will not be used to make contractor selections. A response is appreciated regardless of how well a firm meets the requirements.

1. Contract Information

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Center’s (CEHNC) is seeking capability statements from firms interested in proposing on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC). Any contracts awarded are being procured in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 15 (subpart) 36.6, and Engineering Pamphlet (EP) 715-1-7.

CEHNC anticipates awarding an IDC with one (1) three-year base and two (2) two-year option periods for a total of seven (7) years. The shared capacity by all awarded contracts is estimated to be $400 Million. The requirements will primarily involve Department of War (DoW) clients but may also include projects in other federal departments. The contract will be awarded and administered by CEHNC Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35808 United States.

2. Project Information

The type of work performed will be for secure and nonsecure sites and will include: planning, programming, feasibility studies, geotechnical investigations, permitting, charrettes, master planning, Value Engineering, engineering studies, design services (drawings and specifications), estimating, surveying, site/field investigation, analysis, CADD/BIM drawing and document preparation and review, design review, operability and maintenance review of designs, construction and or equipment installation- phased services, commissioning, studies, economic analysis, specification and criteria updates and reports.

Place of Performance:

The contracts addressed by this notice will provide A-E services for projects both inside and outside the contiguous United States. Work may involve projects in the United States and its Territories, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. The work will, in some cases, necessitate travel to work sites and Government installations for the purposes of data collection, meetings, etc. However, the majority of the work is anticipated to be performed in the home offices of the A-E Firm.

3. Submission Requirements

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms should submit a document which furnishes information describing relevant demonstrated experience and qualifications in the following format: The submissions should be Times New Roman, font size 12, not to exceed five (5) one-sided, 8 ½" X 11" pages. The submission will address all questions in the Capabilities Questionnaire listed below and your ability to perform the services stated in the Statement of Work (attached to this Sources Sought Notice).

Computer files must be compatible with the latest version of Microsoft Word. Submit responses via email to:

Address for submissions; DLL-CEHNC-HAESI2.0@usace.army.mil. Submissions shall be received no later than 1200 Noon Central Time on 10 July 2026.

NO HARD COPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Questions concerning submissions should be directed to shete.q.mccants-robinson@usace.army.mil and johnna.m.sebben@usace.army.mil. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled.

Interested parties are responsible for monitoring modifications to this notice.

mailto:DLL-CEHNC-HAESI2.0@usace.army.mil mailto:shete.q.mccants-robinson@usace.army.mil mailto:johnna.m.sebben@usace.army.mil

Attachment 1: Capabilities Questionnaire

Please respond to all questions with as much information as possible without exceeding the five

(5) page count limit in this notice. Please utilize charts or tables when possible.

Use this form to provide contractor’s general information. The space at the end of the form may be used to clarify any requested information. Please respond to all questions as completely as possible and neatly print or type the requested information.

1. SECTION I: GENERAL

1. Business Name: (Insert Business Name)

2. Business Address: (Insert Business Address)

3. Cage Code:

4. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: (Submit all that apply)

NOTE: The previous generation NAICS Code was “541330, Engineering Services”.

However, if your firm believes this code is not the most appropriate or if there is a better-suited NAICS Code for this acquisition, please provide your recommended NAICS code along with a justification for its applicability.

5. Responsible Point of Contact: (Insert name, address, phone number, and email address)

6. Type of Business Size. This firm is using NAICS Code 541330, with $22.5M size standard. (Check all that apply):

8(a) Small Business Veteran-Owned Small Business

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Minority-Owned Small Business

Certified HUBZONE Small Business Native American-Owned Small

Business

Small Disadvantaged Business Small Business

Woman-Owned Small Business Other Than Small Business

Alaskan Native

SECTION II: CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT

This firm will be proposing on this project as a:

Sole Contractor, performing 100% of the work with no work being performed by a subcontractor.

Prime Contractor, performing at least 50% of the work with subcontractor(s).

Prime Contractor, performing at least 50% of the work with the following team member subcontractor(s): (Insert business name, business size, cage code, and work which will be subcontracted); or

Joint Venture with (insert business name, business size, and cage code), (See RFO subpart

9.6 Government policy on teaming arrangements, as well as 8(a) Program regulations described in 13 CFR 124.513, HUBZone Program regulations described in 13 CFR 126.616, and Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Program regulations described in RFO 19.1403(c) and 13 CFR 128.402.

SECTION III: CAPABILITY EXPERIENCE

1. Has your firm performed and/or is in the process of performing A-E services for planning and programming support as described in paragraph (2) Project Information? Describe and cite examples which represent the breadth and depth of A-E service work that your firm has provided for the DoW over the last five years related to government facilities. Please provide a chart or table detailing customers, locations, scope of effort, dollar value and dates of efforts performed within the past five years.

2. Does your firm have qualified and experienced personnel to provide A-E services relative to the requirements? Provide the number of qualified key personnel in terms of their qualifications, credentials, minimum and maximum years of experience and the average years of experience (This could be any work related to the work described in paragraph (2) Project Information).

3. Please describe the volume of work that your firm performs relative to military government facilities. Briefly describe the three most complex jobs that your firm has performed in the last three years related to military government facilities and the fee charged for these services.

4. Please provide a chart or table detailing your current and projected capacity for additional simultaneous workloads. Specifically, address your ability to execute two concurrent task orders totaling $10 million annually across disparate geographic locations, and state your maximum overall capacity for simultaneous task orders.

5. Does your firm have the capacity to manage A-E services in a cost-effective, timely and contract-conforming manner? Please provide specific examples based on previous projects.

6. Does your firm have experience in providing and maintaining an effective quality control program? Provide examples.

7. Does your firm have the ability to perform these requirements for contiguous United States and/or outside the contiguous United States locations? Are there any limitations in regard to the location of requirements? Please provide a chart or table that identifies all outside the contiguous United States locations, along with project titles and descriptions, where you have performed the same or similar services.

8. Italy has a Special Requirement for its Anti- Mafia Law Italy, which requires ALL offerors to submit an Anti-Mafia certification with their proposal for the MATOC. In addition, a SOA (Società Organismo di Attestazione, or “Certification Body” certificate) is required in order for offerors to perform work in Italy. Does your company have the capability to conform to special requirements for Italy?

9. Does your firm possess, or have the ability to possess, the required licenses, permits and/or certifications to perform A-E services? Please provide a chart or table which lists all states and licenses you currently possess. Licenses which are of interest to the Government include, but are not limited to, those for Professional Engineer, Registered Architects, Cost Engineer Certifications and American Institute of Certified Planner or equivalent certifications. Does your firm possess any additional licenses, permits or certifications which would be advantageous to the Government in support of any work product defined above? Are there any limitations on where you can work?

10. What are some potential barriers in the SOW that may be limiting competition for this requirement? (e.g., is the SOW too broad or restrictive?) Additionally, in reference to paragraph (2) Project Information, are there any barriers that prevent your company from submitting a proposal for this requirement as a prime SB contractor (list the reason if any)?

Please provide rationale with page and section location(s).

Additional Information Questions concerning submissions or this notice should be directed to shete.q.mccants-robinson@usace.army.mil and johnna.m.sebben@usace.army.mil using the following subject line in the email: HAESI Sources Sought Questions – BUSINESS NAME.

USACE HNC Point of Contacts Johnna Sebben- Contracting Officer Shete McCants-Robinson– Contract Specialist

Contracting Office Address:

U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center RG300 Secured Gateway, SW Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898