Worldwide AE Support Services

The Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) is conducting market research for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure comprehensive Worldwide Architect and Engineer (A/E) Support Services under NAICS code 541330. The services encompass facility assessments, maintenance plans, design studies, construction specifications, project management, and technical due diligence for overseas projects. The agency seeks qualified architect and engineer firm-led teams, whether as prime contractors or joint ventures, composed of licensed professionals capable of delivering these comprehensive A/E services. Response submissions are due by 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time on August 28, 2025, and must be submitted via Google Drive and email. The evaluation will focus on three key factors: Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable), A/E Firm Past Performance, and Core Team Key Personnel Profiles, with specific page limits and detailed requirements for each factor.

This Sources Sought notice specifically targets small business categories including Small Business (SB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone (HUBZ), 8(a), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms, though no specific set-aside designation has been established. The government indicates that acquisition strategy and set-aside decisions may be determined based on the information provided in response to this notice. Project examples submitted must demonstrate experience with projects ranging from $2 million to $50 million in value. Key personnel profiles are limited to 4 lead designers and 4 project managers as part of the core team requirements. No current incumbent contractors or specific contract values are mentioned in this pre-solicitation phase, as this is purely a market research exercise to assess industry capabilities and capacity.