C--USFWS- A&E, DAMS AND BRIDGES -SEISMIC SAFETY 140FGA26R0004

This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE and is for informational and market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION, OR BID. It is also NOT A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or on any follow up information and responses are voluntary. Responses will be shared within the Government and project team, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. The purpose for this announcement is to conduct market research to consider refinement of requirements, to help identify capable and responsible potential sources, and to establish if this requirement can be fulfilled with mandatory sources of supply and/or can be set-aside for small business or other socio-economic programs. Competitive, non-competitive, and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. Summary: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is anticipating negotiating and awarding, two (2) Firm-Fixed Priced, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6, A/E selection procedures. This contract will require Title I architect-engineer (A/E) services including evaluation of building structural, nonstructural, and foundation seismic hazards, and evaluation of geologic seismic site-hazards; development of conceptual seismic mitigation measures; rough order-of-magnitude estimation of mitigation costs; and production of seismic evaluation reports. While this contract is intended primarily for the Title I A/E services described herein, the Government may request additional Title I, Title II, or Title III A/E seismic engineering services as a part of this contract, should the need arise. Such services can be expected to consist of those typically offered and routinely provided by A/E firms qualified to provide building seismic evaluation. The A/E will be required to complete Tier 1 or Tier 2 seismic evaluation of existing buildings situated on Service facilities located nationwide. A/E services provided will include all activities necessary to evaluate seismic risks for specific buildings and to develop conceptual mitigation schemes for identified deficiencies, all in accordance with the Standards and, by reference, current versions of other national consensus codes and standards referenced in the Standards and in EO 13717. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Review of building records may require A/E travel to regional offices located throughout the continental US and Alaska. Site visits, which may also involve building record review, will require travel to Service facilities that may be in any state or US territory. Other services related to Tier 1 and Tier 2 screening, evaluation and report preparation will take place at the A/Es facilities. This sources sought is open to all businesses regardless of size. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330, Engineering Services, which has a current Small Business size standard of $25.5 million or less in average annual receipts over the last 3 years. The IDIQ contract will be a five year multi-year contract. The anticipated award value is a range of $5,000 up to $100,000 annually. Task orders will be issued on an as needed basis. The previous award contract for these services is 140F0821D0001, and 140F0821D0002. All business categories are invited to respond. Responses must include the following: 1. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and business type (i.e. Large Business, Small Business, (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), 8(a) Program or other). 2. Capability statement to include a statement detailing capacity to accomplish work required by the Service of the above requirements. DUE DATE & SUBMISSION INFO: Please email Capability Statements with 140FGA26R0004-Seismic Services IDIQ in the subject line to Thomas_ikner@fws.gov on or before Wednesday, March 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE and is for informational and market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION, OR BID. It is also NOT A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or on any follow up information and responses are voluntary. Responses will be shared within the Government and project team, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. The purpose for this announcement is to conduct market research to consider refinement of requirements, to help identify capable and responsible potential sources, and to establish if this requirement can be fulfilled with mandatory sources of supply and/or can be set-aside for small business or other socio-economic programs. Competitive, non-competitive, and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. Summary: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is anticipating negotiating and awarding, two (2) Firm-Fixed Priced, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6, A/E selection procedures. This contract will require Title I architect-engineer (A/E) services including evaluation of building structural, nonstructural, and foundation seismic hazards, and evaluation of geologic seismic site-hazards; development of conceptual seismic mitigation measures; rough order-of-magnitude estimation of mitigation costs; and production of seismic evaluation reports. While this contract is intended primarily for the Title I A/E services described herein, the Government may request additional Title I, Title II, or Title III A/E seismic engineering services as a part of this contract, should the need arise. Such services can be expected to consist of those typically offered and routinely provided by A/E firms qualified to provide building seismic evaluation. The A/E will be required to complete Tier 1 or Tier 2 seismic evaluation of existing buildings situated on Service facilities located nationwide. A/E services provided will include all activities necessary to evaluate seismic risks for specific buildings and to develop conceptual mitigation schemes for identified deficiencies, all in accordance with the Standards and, by reference, current versions of other national consensus codes and standards referenced in the Standards and in EO 13717. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Review of building records may require A/E travel to regional offices located throughout the continental US and Alaska. Site visits, which may also involve building record review, will require travel to Service facilities that may be in any state or US territory. Other services related to Tier 1 and Tier 2 screening, evaluation and report preparation will take place at the A/E's facilities. This sources sought is open to all businesses regardless of size. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330, Engineering Services, which has a current Small Business size standard of $25.5 million or less in average annual receipts over the last 3 years. The IDIQ contract will be a five year multi-year contract. The anticipated award value is a range of $5,000 up to $100,000 annually. Task orders will be issued on an as needed basis. The previous award contract for these services is 140F0821D0001, and 140F0821D0002. All business categories are invited to respond. Responses must include the following: 1. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and business type (i.e. Large Business, Small Business, (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), 8(a) Program or other). 2. Capability statement to include a statement detailing capacity to accomplish work required by the Service of the above requirements. DUE DATE & SUBMISSION INFO: Please email Capability Statements with "140FGA26R0004-Seismic Evaluations IDIQ" in the subject line to Thomas_ikner@fws.gov on or before Friday, March 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is anticipating negotiating and awarding, two (2) Firm-Fixed Priced, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6, A/E selection procedures. This contract will require Title I architect-engineer (A/E) services including evaluation of building structural, nonstructural, and foundation seismic hazards, and evaluation of geologic seismic site-hazards; development of conceptual seismic mitigation measures; rough order-of-magnitude estimation of mitigation costs; and production of seismic evaluation reports. While this contract is intended primarily for the Title I A/E services described herein, the Government may request additional Title I, Title II, or Title III A/E seismic engineering services as a part of this contract, should the need arise. Such services can be expected to consist of those typically offered and routinely provided by A/E firms qualified to provide building seismic evaluation. The A/E will be required to complete Tier 1 or Tier 2 seismic evaluation of existing buildings situated on Service facilities located nationwide. A/E services provided will include all activities necessary to evaluate seismic risks for specific buildings and to develop conceptual mitigation schemes for identified deficiencies, all in accordance with the Standards and, by reference, current versions of other national consensus codes and standards referenced in the Standards and in EO 13717. This is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. The NAICS code is 541330 and the small business size standard is $25.5 million. This procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 36.6 and Brooks Act selection procedures for the acquisition of A-E services. The IDIQ contract will have One Base Year and Four Option Years, which has a total of five years if option years are exercised. The anticipated award value is a range of $5,000 up to $100,000 annually. Task orders will be issued on an as needed basis. The previous award contract for these services is 140F0519D0001. Two (2) IDIQ contracts will be issued resulting from the negotiations with an award to the offerors providing the best value based on the following evaluation factors that will be outlined in the solicitation: 1) Past Performance 2)Key Personnel 3) Specialized Experience and Technical Competency 4) Adequacy of Resources. Detailed requirements will be listed within the solicitation once it is issued. The solicitation for this requirement will be issued in electronic format only and will be made available online sometime on or around May 4, 2026, via the System for award management website at www.sam.gov. Contracting Point of Contact(s): Theo Ikner, Contracting Specialist Thomas_ikner@fws.gov Contracting Office Address: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 300 Westgate Center Drive Hadley, MA 01035

USFWS_A-E Seismic Safety IDIQ - Buildings

USFWS_A-E Seismic Safety IDIQ - Buildings Amendment 1 - 5/4/2026 - updated submission requirements

USFWS_A-E Seismic Safety IDIQ - Buildings Amendment 4 - 5/29/2026 - Due date extended until June 19, 2026. Questions and answers posted. Updates to solicitation Selection criteria. Amendment 3 - 5/20/2026 - Previous amendment attachments uploaded Amendment 2 - 5/18/2026 - SF330 requirements updated Amendment 1 - 5/4/2026 - updated submission requirements