A/E Technical Assistance Reviews

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is seeking a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Architect and Engineering (A/E) Technical Assistance Reviews. The requirement involves providing technical review services for federally assisted construction and modernization projects, including tasks such as scoping A/E project technical reviews, implementation and closeout submission reviews, and project re-budgeting reviews. The government will evaluate potential contractors based on their technical approach, past performance, price, and Section 508 compliance, with key personnel requirements including architects, civil/structural engineers, and administrative staff. Vendors must submit their quotations by January 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, with questions accepted through December 12, 2024. The solicitation is being conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subparts 12.203 and 13.5, with a focus on comprehensive A/E technical assistance and support services.

The contract is initially set aside as a total small business procurement, previously designated as a 100% woman-owned small business set-aside, under NAICS code 541990 with a small business size standard of $19.5M. The BPA will have a one-year base period with four additional one-year option periods, with a maximum anticipated value of $7.5M. Performance will primarily be conducted at the contractor's facility, with virtual and optional in-person meetings at HRSA offices in Rockville, MD. The scope includes delivering multiple annual deliverables such as 200 A/E Project Technical Reviews, 12 monthly status reports, HRSA-led training sessions, and various administrative and technical review tasks. Contractors will be required to complete background checks, obtain PIV cards, and adhere to strict records management and security protocols. The solicitation emphasizes detailed technical review processes, with most submissions expected to be approved on the first review but allowing for multiple review cycles if necessary.