Presolicitation
Architect & Engineering Services, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award (A&E) Contracts needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs required by Federal Prison Industries (FPI)
Department of Justice · Federal Prison Industries, Inc · Sol. SVO237-26
Due in 27 days8(a)
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Federal Prison Industries (FPI, Department of Justice) plans multiple-award IDIQ contracts for architect and engineer services for new construction, renovation and repairs at FPI facilities in the contiguous United States. Each contract has a one-year base period and four one-year options, and this is an 8(a) set-aside.
Watch out for
- Award may be made without discussions. You may get only one chance, so your first proposal must be complete and priced right.
Offerors are advised that award maybe made without discussions.
- Rate-based pricing decides the award. Award depends on hourly rates, overhead and profit being fair and reasonable, so you must support your rates.
will be based solely upon the hourly rates, overhead and profit that are proposed and found to be fair and reasonable
- Notice type is presolicitation but text says solicitation is posted. The notice says the solicitation was posted on 09/15/2026 and amended on 09/16/2026, so check the latest documents and deadline.
Admendment 0001 SVO237-26 posted 09/16/2026 Adding additional attachments
Read from the notice text only.
Full brief
What they want
- Review design and construction documents prepared by other firms or FPI staff
- Prepare design and construction documents for new facilities, additions, renovations and modernization
- Develop cost estimates for construction, renovations, contract modifications and claims
- Conduct value engineering analyses and cost studies
- Develop and update project and construction schedules
- Provide studies, design development, specifications, bid support, construction administration and closeout services
- Help prevent and resolve design or construction disputes and claims
- Support master planning and prepare design-build documents
- Contract type
- IDIQ (indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity), multiple award, architect-engineer services
- Period of performance
- 1 base year + 4 option years
- Place of performance
- FPI facilities in the contiguous United States (SAM.gov lists Washington, DC)
- How they'll choose
- Qualifications-based selection under the Brooks Architect-Engineer Act; award based on hourly rates, overhead and profit found fair and reasonable
- Offers due
- 2026-10-31T14:00:00-04:00
What they'll judge offers on
- Professional Qualifications
- Specialized Experience
- Capacity
- Past Performance
- Technical Approach
- Geographic Location / Local Knowledge
What to include when you submit
- Include enough information in the initial proposal to recommend award without discussions
- Propose hourly rates, overhead and profit
- Review the solicitation SVO237-26 and the attachments added by Amendment 0001 for the full instructions
You must have
- 8(a) set-aside: only firms in the SBA 8(a) program can compete
- Professional licenses, registrations, education and staff capability
Professional Qualifications: Licenses, registrations, education, and overall staff capability.
- Specialized experience on similar project types
Specialized Experience: Past success and technical competence on similar project types.
Not in the notice text
- How to submit proposals and any page limits (in the solicitation attachments)
- How many contracts will be awarded and the maximum order value
- Estimated value
- Weights or order of importance of the evaluation factors
- The notice text appears to end mid-list, so more details may be missing
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 31, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Solicitation
- SVO237-26
- Agency
- Department of Justice · Federal Prison Industries, Inc
- Office
- Federal Prison Industries, Inc
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS
- 541310
- Product/service code
- Z1AA
- Business type
- Engineering, architecture & research
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC, 20534
- Contracting contact
- Jason Morganjason.morgan2@usdoj.gov18008273168
- Versions
- 8 (amended since first posted)
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Admendment 0001 SVO237-26 posted 09/16/2026 Adding additional attachments Soliciation SVO237-26 posted 09/15/2026 The Federal Prison Industries (FPI) intends to solicit and award a competitively negotiated Architect and Engineer (A&E) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Contract needed for new construction, renovation, alteration and repairs. FPI anticipates that the solicitation will be made available on or before 09/15/2026. The Architect and Engineer (A&E) shall furnish professional architectural, engineering, and related technical services, as specified herein, to the United States Government, Department of Justice, Federal Prison Industries (FPI). The resulting contracts will consist of a one?year base period and will include options for four additional one?year periods. All work performed under this contract shall pertain to projects located at FPI facilities within the contiguous United States. Pursuant to the terms of this contract, the A&E may be required to perform services under the following major categories, including other closely related services as necessary: • Review design and construction documents prepared by other A&E firms or by FPI personnel. • Prepare, develop, and produce design and construction documents for new facility construction, facility additions, and renovation or modernization of existing facilities. • Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction activities, renovations, contract modifications, and claims. • Conduct Value Engineering (V/E) analyses and perform additional cost evaluation studies, as required. • Develop, maintain, and update project schedules and construction schedules. • Provide assistance in preventing, mitigating, and resolving disputes or claims arising from design or construction activities. • Furnish comprehensive architectural and engineering services encompassing all disciplines necessary to ensure the successful execution and completion of assigned projects. • Provide, as required, studies; design development; construction documents; technical specifications; support during bid negotiation; construction administration; and project closeout services. • Develop procedures, prepare construction documents and work statements, support master planning efforts, conduct regulatory compliance evaluations, and assist in the preparation of design?build documentation. • Prepare construction specifications that uphold the principles of full and open competition. • Comply with all general requirements applicable to task orders issued under this contract. In accordance with the Brooks Architect-Engineer Act, award(s) shall be made to the successful firm(s) based on demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services at fair and reasonable prices. Therefore, in response to the solicitation, consideration for a contract award will be based solely upon the hourly rates, overhead and profit that are proposed and found to be fair and reasonable. Offerors are advised that award maybe made without discussions. Therefore, the initial proposal should provide sufficient information to recommend award without discussions and should reflect the offeror’s ability to perform at a reasonable price. Once the Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) has been made. Federal regulations (such as FAR 36.602-1) and implementation rules (such as 23 CFR § 172.7) break down what agencies evaluate during a QBS. Professional Qualifications: Licenses, registrations, education, and overall staff capability. Specialized Experience: Past success and technical competence on similar project types. Capacity: Ability to perform the work and meet project schedules. Past Performance: Record of previous work quality, responsiveness, and client satisfaction. Technical Approach: Project understanding, quality control procedures, and innovative concepts. Geographic Location / Local Knowledge: Familiarity with the project locale, though strict local preferences are heavily restricted or capped
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