--Architect-Engineer Contract Administration Support System (ACASS) Updates

Architect-Engineer (A&E) firms are required to submit a current Standard Form 254 (SF254) annually to the Architect-Engineer Contract Administration Support System (ACASS). ACASS is a critical tool used by various Department of Defense (DOD) construction agents, including the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and the National Guard, as well as non-DOD federal agencies like the Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration (GSA), and the Department of the Interior. The system tracks firms’ past performance, maintains SF254 information, and stores DOD award data to assist in source selection and to identify qualified firms for non-competitive work awards. All submitted SF254 forms must be signed and sent to the Contractor Appraisal Information Center at the Army Corps of Engineers Portland District. Firms that are not yet registered in ACASS can apply for a number by submitting a completed and signed SF254 to the specified address. This process is essential for maintaining current qualification status and ensuring eligibility for upcoming contracts. Questions or requests for further information can be directed to the ACASS Team at the provided phone number. The notification originated from the W071 Endist Portland office of the Department of Defense and was posted on August 1, 2003. This system serves as a standardized and mandatory mechanism for evaluation and selection within federal construction-related procurement processes.