The 319 Contracting Squadron at Grand Forks AFB, ND, is seeking small businesses, including those classified as 8(a), WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone, for Architect and Engineering (A&E) services under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracting mechanism. This Sources Sought announcement aims to gather information to assess the availability of capable firms within a 500-mile radius to potentially limit competition to small businesses. The required services include comprehensive planning, design, and engineering disciplines covering architecture, electrical, civil, and environmental engineering, among others. The IDIQ has an anticipated ceiling of $9 million, covering a 12-month base period with four optional 12-month renewals. Interested firms must submit a capability statement by October 31, 2024, detailing their qualifications, prior experience, and business information. The submission is limited to five pages, with specific formatting requirements, and inquiries must be made via email. This document serves as preliminary market research rather than a formal solicitation, guiding future decision-making within the Department of Defense.
The 319 Contracting Squadron at Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND, is conducting a Sources Sought announcement to identify small businesses for an Architect and Engineering Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The scope includes various A&E services, such as architecture, engineering, planning, and management for construction projects. The firm must be located within 600 miles of the base and registered in North Dakota. The anticipated contract ceiling is $9 million, spanning a one-year base period with four optional extensions. Interested firms are requested to submit a capabilities statement by November 15, 2024, detailing their qualifications, experience, and business classifications (e.g., small, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran, etc.), along with past performance references. Responses should be up to five pages and sent electronically. This is a market research effort, not a solicitation, and no costs for preparation will be reimbursed. The information collected will help the Department of Defense and Small Business Administration develop an acquisition strategy but does not obligate the government to issue a solicitation.