Pre Solicitation Notice

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Architect and Engineering (A/E) professional services covering Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The solicitation number 140L0625Q0048 seeks firms to provide civil engineering services with potential auxiliary architectural, structural, and mechanical/electrical support for various project types including design for dams, roads, campground sites, trailheads, boat ramps, roofing, HVAC systems, parking, new and renovated buildings, geotechnical work, dam assessments, and river enhancements. Contractors must have architects, engineers, and surveyors licensed in all four states and be capable of managing concurrent large and small projects across the region while providing onsite services with excellent customer service. The prime contractor must perform at least 50% of A/E services with its own employees or similarly situated subcontractors. The BLM anticipates issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in September 2025, and potential offerors must register and complete representations and certifications on Sam.gov to be eligible for award.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a $25.5 million size standard for eligibility determination. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The five-year contract will have a ceiling value of $15 million, providing substantial opportunity for qualified small businesses in the engineering services sector. The geographic scope covers four western states, requiring firms to demonstrate regional capability and multi-state professional licensing. The IDIQ structure allows for flexible project delivery across varying scales and types of infrastructure development and improvement projects. Interested firms should prepare for the upcoming RFQ process while ensuring compliance with all small business certification and registration requirements.