GSA A/E SHORT SELECTION PROCESS FOR CONUS/OCONUS
Sources Sought from the Public Buildings Service. Due Oct 31, 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC-4), 13 days left.
| Solicitation number | GSAAESSP |
|---|---|
| Agency | Public Buildings Service |
| Office | Pbs Centralized Acquisition Services Idv - West |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | Small business |
| Trade (NAICS) | Architectural Services (541310) |
| Product or service code | C1AA |
| Posted | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 31, 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC-4) (13 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
Description The purpose of this announcement is to request new Architect / Engineer (A/E) qualification information for the General Services Administration / Public Buildings Service (GSA/PBS) A/E short selection for Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). 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 (A/E) projects with an estimated total fee less than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $350,000; see RFO FAR Part 2.101).
The A/E's professional qualifications, the firm's geographic proximity, knowledge of the local area as identified on the A/E'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 three (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, schedule, 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 GSA A/E short selection list (database) shall be set-aside for small business concerns unless requirements cannot be met by a small business and the Contracting Officer (CO) obtains a proper waiver. WHAT IS THE SHORT SELECTION PROCESS USED FOR? GSA will use the short selection list to award A/E contracts, valued at less than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $350,000) in CONUS/OCONUS (NOT Estimated Cost of Construction at Award (ECCA).
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/territories they have active production offices and which states they are licensed by November 1, 2026. Most work will be executed for repair and alteration projects within existing Federal Buildings and U.S. Courthouses.
The estimated cost of construction at award (ECCA) for a majority of the project requirements could range from, but are not limited to, above micro-purchase threshold for construction (currently $2,000) to annual prospectus threshold (currently $3.961M) or higher. 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) and 41 U.S.C. 3905(b)(3).
GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of approximately 360 million rentable square feet, including preserving 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 Feasibility, pre-design, and project development studies Master planning Cost estimating Real estate market analysis Assessment and Investigation Existing conditions surveys, and field investigation Building condition survey evaluation reports (exterior and interior) Environmental investigation, reviews, inventories, and audits Energy audits and studies Design and Documentation Concept design, design development, and construction document development (both architectural and engineering) Interior design, including furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) Building standard documents Construction Support and Closeout Constructability review and evaluation Submittal and shop drawing review Management and inspection (M&I) services during construction and construction inspection Building and system commissioning Post construction contract Services (PCCS); Record and close-out documents 2.
Specialized Technical & System Design - Work requested often involves the assessment, repair, and upgrade of existing complex building systems. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Full MEP services, including design of HVAC systems, electrical systems, and lighting Assessment and design for mechanical components (e.g., pumps, fans, air handlers, water distribution systems) and air distribution Design of water and waste water systems, including performance of sanitary inspections Temperature control assessment and design and BAS system assessment and integration Building Structure and Envelope Structural evaluation and design Façade evaluation and remediation design Water infiltration investigation and mitigation design safety, security, and compliance Fire and life safety evaluation and design Rehabs to improve energy efficiency and safety concerns Seismic & blast protection and vertical transportation Code compliance 3.
A/E Disciplines and Expertise - A/E firms will need staff with licensed and/or specialized expertise. The following are typical disciplines and categories utilized for GSA projects. Firms do not need to have all of them, but should include the most relevant disciplines for their firm: Core Architectural and Engineering Disciplines Architecture and anterior architecture Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural & civil engineering, and plumbing Historic architecture/preservation Specialized Expertise A qualified/licensed fire protection engineer (NCEES)* Security Space planning & workplace Cost estimating and scheduling Environmental services Building automation Sci
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