REGION ONE A&E IDIQ
ID: 1143508Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 3Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND RAILWAYS (C1LB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/857bf6908dd047acbe02e1333ce4571f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified small businesses for a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for architectural and engineering services in Region One, which includes Montana, northern Idaho, far eastern Washington, and parts of North and South Dakota. The contract will cover a range of services including structural, civil, water, and wastewater design and inspection for transportation systems and infrastructure, as well as support for recreation sites and minor facility maintenance. This total small business set-aside has an estimated value exceeding $10 million and is scheduled to run from March 2026 to February 2031. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit capability statements within 15 days to Crystal Amos at crystal.amos@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Crystal Amos
    (618) 467-8347
    crystal.amos@usda.gov
    Files
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    AE IDIQ synopsis.pdf
    This synopsis outlines a potential Multiple Award IDIQ contract for architectural and engineering services in Region One, covering Montana, northern Idaho, far eastern Washington, and parts of North and South Dakota. The U.S. Forest Service requires structural, civil, water, and wastewater design and inspection for transportation systems and infrastructure. Services include design, inspection, surveying, and engineering review for various bridges, culverts, and retaining walls, as well as support for recreation sites, administrative sites, and minor facility maintenance. This is a total small business set-aside with an estimated value over $10,000,000, running from March 2026 to February 2031. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit capability statements within 15 days to crystal.amos@usda.gov.
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