19AQMM24R0159 - Special Project Coordination AE IDIQ
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER (C219)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0a9976cb8d47475da9f4e4cf7ae63c7a/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide comprehensive services for various international locations through the Special Project Coordination AE IDIQ contract. This procurement aims to enhance the Department's capabilities in architectural and engineering projects, responding to a Request for Proposals (RFP) that closed on December 15, 2024, with eight submissions received. Following the completion of Stage 2 of the procurement process, five firms have been shortlisted to advance: Hellmuth Obata & Kassasbaum, P.C. (Washington, DC), Mark Cavagnero Associates (San Francisco, CA), Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners (Santa Monica, CA), Morphosis Architects (Culver City, CA), and Richard & Kennedy Architects (Phoenix, AZ). For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Lenny Le at lelt@state.gov or Gloria Paul at PaulG2@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lenny Le
    lelt@state.gov
    Gloria Paul
    PaulG2@state.gov
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    The U.S. Department of State's Office of the Procurement Executive, on behalf of the Overseas Buildings Operations/Special Projects Coordination group, is advancing its search for qualified architectural and engineering firms to deliver comprehensive services globally. In response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) submitted by December 15, 2024, eight proposals were received, leading to the completion of Stage 2 of the procurement process. Five firms have been shortlisted for the next phase: Hellmuth Obata & Kassasbaum, P.C. (Washington, DC), Mark Cavagnero Associates (San Francisco, CA), Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners (Santa Monica, CA), Morphosis Architects (Culver City, CA), and Richard & Kennedy Architects (Phoenix, AZ). The shortlist was publicly posted on April 10, 2025. This document outlines a structured competitive procurement process aimed at enhancing the Department's capability for architectural and engineering projects across various international locations.
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