A/E Design Services – Building A, 8th Floor Modernization

The solicitation for A/E Design Services for the modernization of Building A’s 8th Floor at the U.S. Government Publishing Office in Washington, DC, has been amended to extend the proposal submission deadline to May 29, 2026, and to issue updated documentation including a revised Statement of Work in Attachment J.1 with all changes clearly marked in red, and responses to all pre-solicitation questions in Attachment J.3. The project involves repurposing approximately 17,000 square feet of vacant and former dining space into a modern, multi-functional workplace featuring self-service lounges, conference areas, and flexible work environments, with the full A/E design package—including existing conditions assessments, hazardous materials surveys, and phased construction documents—required to be completed within 180 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Proposals must adhere to a Firm Fixed Price format as outlined in Attachment J.5 and are to be submitted as a single Adobe PDF Portfolio containing seven distinct volumes, with Volume 1 encompassing all required representations, certifications, and offeror information. Technical proposals must demonstrate compliance with federal sustainability guidelines, the International Building Code, NFPA, ASHRAE, ADA, and local authority requirements, while incorporating QA/QC certifications at each design milestone and using RS Means or equivalent databases for cost estimating with proper contingency and escalation. Key personnel must meet strict experience and licensing thresholds, with individual commitment letters required, and no individual may hold more than one key role except for the Project Manager who may also serve as the Licensed Architect or Engineer. All personnel must obtain and visibly wear GPO-issued identification badges, comply with strict security protocols including after-hours work approval by the Contracting Officer, and adhere to a zero-tolerance policy for prohibited substances and behaviors on federal property. Proposals are to be submitted via email, with file sizes limited to 5MB per attachment if split, and no physical submissions are accepted. The estimated construction cost is between $3 million and $4 million, with design services priced separately as a firm fixed price. The procurement is open to any size business without socioeconomic set-asides, and while no options or extensions are provided, award is expected to be based on a trade-off between technical merit and cost, though not explicitly designated as LPTA. The place of performance is exclusively at the GPO facility on North Capitol Street, and no FOB terms, military standards, or formal packaging and marking instructions apply.