GSA A/E SHORT SELECTION PROCESS FOR CONUS/OCONUS

The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a short‑selection solicitation to build a qualified A/E (architect‑engineer) short‑list for projects under the simplified acquisition threshold ($350,000). Eligible firms must be small‑business (SBA set‑aside), hold NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services) and/or 541330 (Engineering Services), and have licensing in the states/territories where they intend to work by November 1, 2026. Submissions are limited to a single 30‑page PDF containing a cover letter, SAM registration printout (pages 1‑2), completed SF 330, and a list of licensed professionals. Firms must provide three to five comparable project examples (repair, alteration, historic preservation, MEP upgrades) and may include up to ten additional projects. The process includes discussion with at least three firms per project, ranking, and a price proposal from the top‑ranked firm. • Eligibility: SBA‑set‑aside, NAICS 541310/541330, small‑business size standards ($12.5 M for architecture, $25.5 M for engineering). • Scope of work: Design services for repair/alteration of existing federal buildings and courthouses, covering planning, design, construction support, MEP, historic preservation, and specialized technical systems. • Submission requirements: 30‑page PDF (≤ 30 MB) with cover letter, SAM pages, SF 330, licensing list; no proprietary data; CPARS past‑performance optional. • Timeline: Posted Oct 1 2026, response deadline Oct 31 2026 23:59 ET; pre‑bid Q&A meetings Oct 16 2026 (PDT) and Oct 22 2026 (EDT). • Award mechanism: After oral discussions, the top‑ranked firm receives a price proposal; if price cannot be negotiated, the next firm is considered, continuing until a fair‑and‑reasonable price is reached.