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Response Deadline
Jun 1, 2026, 11:00 PM(PDT)30 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Sources Sought
Description
The purpose of this announcement is to request new Architect-Engineer (AE) qualification information for the General Services Administration Public Building Service (GSA/PBS) AE Short Selection List.
This notice is specific to the following geographical areas: California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and various Pacific Territories.
WHAT IS THE SHORT SELECTION PROCESS?
The Short Selection Process utilizes the procedures set forth in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subsection 36.202-4 for Architect-Engineer (AE) projects with an estimated total fee less than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $350,000; see RFO FAR Part 2.101). The AE's professional qualifications and the firm's geographic proximity and knowledge of the local area as identified on the AE's SF330 and supplemental information, will be used for the first preliminary screening of firms. For each proposed project, GSA will conduct discussions with at least 3 firms to consider anticipated concepts and compare alternative methods for furnishing services. Additional information may be requested during discussions if necessary to facilitate the final ranking of firms (i.e: past performance references, specialized experience, capacity, etc.). Upon conclusion of discussions, the top three firms will be ranked, and a price proposal will be requested from the highest ranked firm. If a fair and reasonable price cannot be negotiated with the highest ranked firm, a request for a price proposal will be sent to the second ranked firm, and so on until an award can be made at a fair and reasonable price. All acquisitions utilizing the Short Selection List shall be set-aside for small business concerns unless requirements cannot be met by a small business and the Contracting Officer obtains a proper waiver.
WHAT IS THE SHORT SELECTION LIST USED FOR?
GSA will use the Short Selection List to award AE contracts, valued at less than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $350,000) in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and various Pacific Territories.
The firm must have NAICS code 541310 - Architectural Services, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million and/or 541330 - Engineering Services, with a small business size standard of $25.5 million. The firm must clearly notate which states they have active production offices and which states they are licensed.
Most work will be executed for repair and alteration projects within existing buildings. The estimated cost of construction at award (ECCA) could range from, but are not limited to, above micro-purchase threshold for construction (currently $2,000) to annual prospectus threshold (currently $3.961M). In accordance with the Brooks Act, fees for design services cannot exceed 6% of the ECCA. For more information about the 6% fee limitation, see FAR 15.404-9(c)(4)(ii) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-15).
The GSA’s Public Building Service owns or leases an inventory of more than 8,500 assets, maintains over 359 million square feet of owned and leased workspace and preserves more than 500 historic properties nationwide. A broad range of services potentially requested under this short list may include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Core Project Life Cycle Services - These services cover the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to post-construction closeout.
Planning and Pre-Design
Assessment and Investigation
Design and Documentation
Construction Support and Closeout
2. Specialized Technical & System Design - Work requested often involves the assessment, repair, and upgrade of existing complex building systems.
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)
Building Structure and Envelope
Safety, Security, and Compliance
3. Required AE Disciplines and Expertise - AE firms will need staff with licensed and/or specialized expertise in the following disciplines:
Core Architectural and Engineering Disciplines
Specialized Expertise
Modernization and Quality Control
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for future Architect-Engineer (AE) projects, your firm must submit a package demonstrating the applicability and comparability of its portfolio to the types of services outlined above.
Please submit your complete package as a single PDF document. This file, which should be no larger than 20MB and no more than thirty (30) pages, must contain all submittal documents. Submit your PDF file as an attachment via the online “Short Selection List - Submission Form” (Link provided below). Note: Hardcopy submissions received by mail will not be filed or considered.
The following information shall be submitted as part of the thirty (30) page limit (LISTED IN REQUIRED ORDER):
DO NOT SUBMIT ANY PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
1. A cover letter should precede your other data. The letter should outline the work your firm specializes in and include a brief description of your firm's capabilities specifically related to the project examples stated above.
2. SAM Entity Overview Print Out. System for Award Management (SAM) registration is required for award of federal contracts. You must have an active registration in SAM to be considered for project work. Contractors may register in SAM free of charge at https://sam.gov/ under the header labeled Register Your Entity or Get a Unique Entity ID.
3. Standard Form 330 - Architect-Engineer Qualifications.
4. A separate list of the licensed professionals and the States of their licensing for each.
Note:
This AE Shortlist is for the Architecture or Engineering Prime only, consultants are NOT part of this selection process. Submittals that don't contain the required documentation will be returned for revision.
Organizing your submittal package in the same order enumerated above will facilitate a more efficient review process.
Questions related to this announcement shall be referred to AEshortlist@gsa.gov.
The following information should be easily found in your SF330 Submission:
1. Relevant Project Experience, Demonstrated Comparability and Creative Problem Solving
Offerors must provide a minimum of three (3) but no more than five (5) comparable project examples that demonstrate a wide range of repair and alterations work similar in budgets and complexities to those anticipated for contracts. An additional maximum of 10 relevant projects completed in the last 10 years can be submitted in list form.
A comparable project is defined as an “AE engagement involving the repair, alteration, or renovation of existing, occupied facilities, with a focus on both architectural and engineering solutions. Specifically, the project should demonstrate specialized experience in:
Furthermore, a comparable project's Estimated Cost of Construction at Award (ECCA) should generally range from $50,000 to $500,000, and up to an annual prospectus threshold (currently $3.961M).
2. Team Capacity, Management, and Quality Control
The team’s ability to manage projects efficiently, flexibly, and collaboratively is essential for handling the unpredictable nature of GSA task orders.
3. Key Personnel Education and Qualifications
Key Personnel must possess the education, professional qualifications, and specific project experience that provides the best opportunity for the successful completion of task orders under this contract.
4. Past Performance
Offerors should include CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System) if they have past government experience as the prime. No more than three (3) most recent records.
*A Qualified Fire Protection Engineer is an individual with deep knowledge of fire physics and chemistry, meeting one of the following criteria: (a) An engineer with an undergraduate or graduate degree in fire protection/safety engineering, plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience; (b) A registered Professional Engineer (P.E. or similar) in Fire Protection Engineering; or (c) A P.E. in a related engineering discipline who is a Professional Member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and has passed the NCEES fire protection exam.
Please register to attend the industry outreach and Q&A meeting on May 15 at 11am CST by completing the “Industry Outreach Registration Form” (Link provided below).
Justin Panasiuk
Heather Caney
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE
PBS CENTRALIZED ACQUISITION SERVICES IDV - WEST
PBS CENTRALIZED ACQUISITION SERVICES IDV - WEST
1800 F St NW
Washington, DC, 20405
NAICS
Architectural Services
PSC
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: OFFICE BUILDINGS
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)