Aviano RFQ FA568226Q8011 - Architect Engineer Services.

The 31st Contracting Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, is seeking to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Architect and Engineering (A-E) services to support facility sustainment, restoration, modernization, and occasional new construction across Aviano and its Geographically Separated Units within Italy. The solicitation, identified as FA568226Q8011, is opened to all qualified firms without any small business set-aside and is governed by the Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute (40 U.S.C. Chapter 11), which mandates qualifications-based selection over price. The contract will have a total ceiling value of $9,900,000 across four awards, with individual task orders ranging from a minimum of $2,500 to a maximum of $1,000,000. Evaluation is conducted through a trade-off process where technical merit determines rank, and price negotiation follows only for the highest-scoring firms. Technical evaluation centers on specialized experience, professional qualifications of key personnel, past performance, and professional capacity, with factors related to local knowledge and proximity to Aviano used solely to break ties. Offerors must submit a single PDF proposal not exceeding 75 pages, including SF 330 forms, proof of licensure, past performance questionnaires, and any teaming agreements, all submitted electronically to designated government email addresses by 14:00 local time on May 22, 2026. Performance occurs at government facilities throughout Italy, and work must adhere to a comprehensive set of standards including UFC codes, NFPA 13, Italian fire regulations, and A/E/C CADD standards, with all deliverables required in English and compatible with U.S. government systems. The contractor is responsible for conducting field inspections in coordination with government representatives, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and environmental requirements, while the government retains authority over final acceptance and payment. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity ID, and submissions must include detailed project histories and financial data covering the past five years, with specific emphasis on experience involving U.S. Air Force installations and specialized project types such as SCIFs, hangars, AT/FP systems, and data centers.