ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A-E) CIVIL STRUCTURAL IDIQ FOR NORTHERN & CENTRAL STATES OF INTERIOR US

The United States Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, is soliciting proposals for a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for architect-engineer services. This small business set-aside contract, identified by solicitation number 1240LN26R0001, focuses on civil and structural design and inspection services for transportation systems, including roads, bridges, culverts, and stormwater systems. The work will be performed across eight states: Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado. The contract has a five-year period of performance with a total ceiling of 8 million dollars and a guaranteed minimum of 2,500 dollars per awardee within the first three years. Task orders will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis. Qualified firms must provide professional licensure in the applicable states and demonstrate expertise in disciplines such as hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical services, and environmental engineering. Specialized requirements include National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) compliance, fracture-critical inspection techniques, and advanced rope-access certifications from SPRAT or IRATA. The government will use a best-value trade-off process to select the most highly qualified firms based on professional qualifications, technical competence, capacity to perform, and past performance with federal or state land management agencies. Interested offerors must submit a completed SF 330 form via email to Crystal Amos by 1:30 p.m. CDT on August 26, 2026, ensuring that Part I does not exceed 75 pages and uses at least a 12-point font. Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for eligibility.