Architectural & Engineering (A&E) Support Services

Section H.1 outlines special contract requirements for personnel qualifications in government contracts, emphasizing appropriate experience and professional development. It distinguishes between Key and Non-Key Personnel, detailing that Key Personnel resumes are evaluated during proposals, and any replacements must have equal or higher qualifications. The Program Manager, a Key Personnel role, must be a Prime employee with ten years of program management experience, including five years managing Federal Government programs, with responsibilities spanning technical, administrative, and financial oversight, ensuring contract compliance and effective resource management for multiple concurrent projects.

This government contract is for Architect-Engineering (A-E) design services supporting various projects at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) and other locations. It's a single-award Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for multi-discipline A-E services, covering new construction, renovation, repair, replacement, demolition, alteration, and improvement of facilities and infrastructure. Services include planning studies, design-bid-build and design-build packages, cost estimating, condition assessments, field investigations, surveying, engineering evaluations, sustainable design, consultations, and obtaining permits. Task Orders will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for a five-year ordering period, with no minimum or maximum dollar limits per order, except for the overall contract maximum. All work must comply with federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and specific Navy instructions. Key personnel with specific experience and licenses are required, including a licensed fire protection engineer. Contractors must also adhere to strict safety, environmental, and security protocols, including hazardous materials management and restrictions on portable electronic devices.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is seeking capability statements for a follow-on Single Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Architectural & Engineering (A&E) Support Services. This procurement, N00178-26-Q-0002, is anticipated to be a Small Business set-aside with a five-year ordering period and a total estimated ceiling of $23 million. The scope includes a wide range of A&E design services for new construction, renovation, repair, and improvement of facilities at Dahlgren, Virginia, and remote sites, covering multiple disciplines such as structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Task Orders will be Firm-Fixed-Price. Interested small businesses must submit capability statements by November 21, 2025, detailing their experience, personnel qualifications (including a Program Manager with 10+ years A&E experience), ability to access NSWCDD, trade certifications, past performance as a prime contractor, and compliance with subcontracting limitations. This Sources Sought notice is for informational purposes to determine set-aside status and is not a request for competitive proposals.