National Architect-Engineer Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract
Updated
Sources Sought from the Public Buildings Service, for work in Chicago, Illinois. Due Nov 13, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5), 14 days left.
| Solicitation number | National_AE_IDIQ |
|---|---|
| Agency | Public Buildings Service |
| Office | Pbs Centralized Acquisition Services Idv - West |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Architectural Services (541310) |
| Product or service code | C211 |
| Place of performance | Chicago, Illinois |
| Posted | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 13, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5) (14 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Illinois Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This notice does not constitute a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Invitation for Bids (IFB), nor does it represent a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. This Sources Sought Synopsis is issued solely for market research and planning purposes to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources.
It is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes and imposes no obligation on the Government to acquire any goods or services. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government reserves the right to determine the appropriate acquisition approach based on the results of this market research.
Responders should not anticipate feedback regarding their submissions. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding to this Synopsis; all costs associated with responding are solely at the responding party's expense. The information provided herein is subject to change and is non-binding on the Government.
The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research to identify potential and qualified sources, assess industry capabilities, and establish effective acquisition strategies, including potential small business set-aside opportunities. No reimbursement will be provided for any costs associated with submitting information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests.
Overview The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), is conducting market research to establish Multiple-Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for comprehensive, multidisciplinary Architect-Engineer (A/E) services. These contracts are intended to provide integrated, sustainable, and adaptive design solutions across federally owned and leased real property nationwide.
The Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts with multi-year ordering periods (5 year base with one 5 year option) to support GSA zones and client agencies across the United States and its territories. Expected typical project size is to be above the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. The potential place of performance for services rendered under this contract is on an as-needed basis for federal projects anywhere in the United States and its territories.
This will require the capability to travel to GSA and other Government agency office locations nationwide. In some instances, performance of services is expected to require the capability for contractors to dispatch personnel to multiple locations simultaneously. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541310 (Architectural Services) & 541330 (Engineering Services), which has a small business size standard of $12.5 million and $25.5 million respectively.
Scope of Services Services provided under the resulting IDIQ contracts will encompass a comprehensive range of professional A/E design and engineering disciplines. Scopes of work for individual task orders 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 and 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.
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 Architecture and Interior Architecture Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural & Civil Engineering, and Plumbing Historic Preservation Specialized Expertise A Qualified/Licensed Fire Protection Engineer (NCEES)* Security Space Planning & Workplace Cost Estimating and Scheduling Environmental Services Modernization and Quality Control Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality control review and Report writing Submission Requirements Interested firms are invited to submit a written Capability Statement.
Submissions must not exceed five (5) pages in length and must address the following elements: A
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Joel Doucette · [email protected]
- Hillary Gonzalez · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541310, a business counts as small if it has no more than $12.5 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for architectural services work, who also hold GSA contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
- HDR Engineering Inc $33.4 million in this trade
- AECOM Technical Services, Inc. $25.4 million in this trade
- Shalom Baranes Associates, P.C. $24.9 million in this trade
- Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP $17.7 million in this trade
- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. $15.5 million in this trade
About the buyer
The General Services Administration awarded $28.8 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Booz Allen Hamilton Inc, Science Applications International Corporation and CACI, Inc. - Federal. See what GSA is buying now.
Architectural Services contracts right now
There are 11 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 541310), 4 posted in the last 7 days; 82% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of Veterans Affairs, Public Buildings Service and Federal Prison Industries, Inc. Most of the work with a stated place is in Illinois, District of Columbia and Missouri. A notice in this trade gives a median of 20 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 15 days.
All open architectural services contracts
Coming up in this trade
Planned contracts from the agencies' procurement forecasts, often months before a solicitation. Plans can change.
Recent awards in this trade
- Gwwo, Inc. $693,162 · National Park Service · Oct 22, 2026
- Stone Group Architects, Inc. $3.4 million · Department of Veterans Affairs · Sep 28, 2026
- Stone Group Architects, Inc. $1.2 million · Department of Veterans Affairs · Sep 18, 2026
- Alesia Architecture PC Elkhorn $487,630 · Department of Veterans Affairs · Sep 18, 2026
- Atriax/DLR Group JV LLC $1.6 million · Department of Veterans Affairs · Jul 20, 2026
From the award notices agencies publish.