A/E Design Services – Building A, 8th Floor Modernization

The Government Publishing Office seeks Architect-Engineer design services for the modernization of approximately 17,000 square feet on the 8th floor of Building A in Washington, DC, with proposals due May 25, 2026, and a mandatory site visit on April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

This is an unrestricted procurement (no set-aside) with a firm fixed-price contract structure and a 180-calendar-day performance period from Notice to Proceed, targeting design completion to support construction award in Fiscal Year 2027. The NAICS code is 541330, Engineering Services; PSC is C219, Architect and Engineering—General: Other.

The scope requires evaluation and design of the vacant 8th-floor southeast corner space into a multi-functional workplace environment, including a self-service lounge or refreshment area, conference and meeting facilities, and flexible workspace. The design must account for phased construction while the building remains occupied, maintaining occupant safety and protection of existing building systems. Deliverables span feasibility and concept design (15%), schematic design (35%), design development (65%), and construction documents (100%), with independent cost estimates at each milestone using RS Means or equivalent databases. The A/E team must conduct field verification of existing conditions, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and hazardous materials assessment.

Required key personnel include a Project Manager (10 years experience, Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management), Licensed Architect (8 years), Licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer (8 years), Licensed Electrical Professional Engineer (8 years), Licensed Fire Protection Engineer (8 years), and Cost Estimator (5 years). Contractor personnel must comply with GPO security requirements including badging and sign-in/sign-out procedures at 732 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC.

Evaluation prioritizes technical capability, design management approach, key personnel qualifications, schedule feasibility, and past performance using a tradeoff analysis. The Government intends to award one contract or may make multiple awards or no award.