WFL AE Design IDIQ
ID: 69056726R000004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION690567 WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS DIVVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: LANDSCAPING, INTERIOR LAYOUT, AND DESIGNING (C211)

Set Aside

Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBP)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4b01755dc9ff4f38b1ad0548949be9e7/view
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    The Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration's Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD), is seeking qualified architect-engineer firms for the WFL AE Design Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The procurement aims to provide comprehensive architect-engineer services, including project planning, preliminary engineering, and post-design support for federally funded transportation infrastructure projects across environmentally sensitive areas in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. The total contract ceiling is set at $60 million, with a minimum guarantee of $10,000 per IDIQ, and two contracts are specifically set aside for small businesses. Interested firms must submit their qualifications using the Standard Form 330 by January 30, 2026, and should direct any inquiries to Kyle M. Wood at WFL.AE@DOT.GOV or by phone at 360-619-7860.

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    Kyle M. Wood
    (360) 619-7860
    WFL.AE@DOT.GOV
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    69056726R000004 A0001 WFL AE IDIQ RFQ.pdf
    The Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) is seeking Architect and Engineering (A/E) firms for up to five Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks proposals for multi-discipline A/E services with a shared ceiling of $60,000,000. Two IDIQs are set aside for small businesses. Firms must submit a completed SF 330, be registered in SAM.gov, and meet prerequisites including five years of highway design and federal environmental compliance experience, three years with Microstation and OpenRoads, and professional engineering and land surveyor licenses in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Key personnel resumes, example projects, past performance evaluations, and demonstrations of responsiveness are critical for evaluation. The scope of work includes project management, highway design, environmental compliance, geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, landscape architecture, pavement, surveying, right-of-way, and construction support services for transportation infrastructure projects, primarily within the specified six states. Task orders can be Firm-Fixed-Price or Labor-Hour, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000,000.
    69056726R000004 A0002 WFL AE IDIQ RFQ.pdf
    The Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) is soliciting Architect and Engineering (A/E) firms for up to five Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, two of which are set aside for small businesses. These contracts have a shared ceiling of $60,000,000, with a minimum guarantee of $10,000 per IDIQ. The primary NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $25.5 million small business size standard. Services will support transportation infrastructure projects, mainly federally funded road projects, in environmentally sensitive areas across states including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Key services include project management, highway design, environmental compliance, geotechnical engineering, bridge and structural design, hydraulic engineering, landscape architecture, pavements and materials, surveying, right-of-way, and construction support. Firms must submit a completed SF 330 electronically and be registered in SAM.gov. Prerequisites include five years of highway design experience, three years with Microstation and OpenRoads, five years in federal environmental compliance for transportation projects, and professional engineering and land surveyor licenses in the specified states. Evaluation criteria focus on key personnel qualifications, relevant example projects, past performance, and the firm's responsiveness and adaptability.
    69056726R000004 WFL AE IDIQ RFQ.pdf
    The Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architect and Engineering (A/E) firms for multi-discipline indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts. WFLHD anticipates awarding up to five IDIQ contracts, two set aside for small businesses, with a shared ceiling of $60,000,000 and a guaranteed minimum of $10,000 per IDIQ. The NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a small business size standard of $25.5 million. The contract period is five years. Services primarily involve transportation engineering for federal land management agencies in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Key services include project management, highway design, environmental compliance, geotechnical engineering, bridge and structural design, hydraulic and hydrologic engineering, landscape architecture, pavements and materials, surveying and mapping, right-of-way and utilities, and construction support. Firms must submit a completed SF 330 electronically by January 15, 2026, and be registered in SAM.gov. Prerequisites include five years of highway design and federal environmental compliance experience, three years using Microstation and OpenRoads, and professional engineering and land surveyor licenses in the listed states. Evaluation criteria focus on key personnel resumes, example projects, past performance, and demonstration of responsiveness and flexibility.
    Q_A Response 01.05.pdf
    The document contains a series of questions and answers related to Request for Proposal 69056726R000004 for the 2026 WFL Architect/Engineer IDIQ. Key points clarify that IDIQ contracts are not considered example projects, and only the first six examples provided will be evaluated. The organization chart may be presented on an 11x17 page, while other pages must be 8.5x11. Firms can submit proposals for the AE Design IDIQ with a limited role in Construction Management/Inspection support. The AE Design IDIQ and CM/CI Support IDIQ are separate procurements. A Subcontracting Plan is not required for the RFQ. Proposal cover sheets and cover letters will not be presented to the evaluation team. Firms can respond as a prime and be a subcontractor for another prime. The 10-point font within SF330 forms is acceptable. Past Performance Questionnaires will not be provided; responders must submit equivalent performance evaluations. State DOTs qualify as partner agencies. The mention of offices within the WFLHD boundary is not a minimum requirement. The two-page maximum for Section H refers to the "Demonstration of responsiveness, flexibility, leadership, and adaptability" section. Finally, prime contractors and subcontractors must possess a professional engineering license in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to be evaluated further.
    Q_A Response 12-30.pdf
    This document presents a series of questions and answers related to Request for Proposal 69056726R000004 for the 2026 WFL Architect/Engineer (A/E) IDIQ. Key clarifications include that IDIQ contracts are not considered example projects for Section F, and only the first six examples provided will be evaluated. Organization charts may be presented on 11x17 pages, as per Amendment 002. Firms can submit proposals for the WFL AE Design IDIQ with a limited role in Construction Management and Construction Inspection support. The AE Design IDIQ and CM/CI Support IDIQ are separate procurements. A Subcontracting Plan is not required for the Statement of Qualifications, and cover sheets/letters will not be presented to the evaluation team. Finally, a firm can respond as a prime contractor and also be a subcontractor for another prime.
    SF330-21a.pdf
    The Standard Form 330 (SF330) is used by federal agencies to collect professional qualifications from architect-engineer (A-E) firms for contract selection, as mandated by 40 U.S.C. chapter 11 and FAR Part 36. Selection prioritizes professional qualifications, demonstrated competence, and negotiation of fair and reasonable prices. The form is divided into two parts: Part I details contract-specific qualifications, including team composition, key personnel resumes, and relevant project examples. Part II outlines general firm qualifications, such as company profile, employee disciplines, and average professional services revenues. Agencies may supplement these instructions, emphasizing conciseness and adherence to specific requests. The SF330 ensures transparency and fairness in the A-E selection process, promoting compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
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