Dust Collection System Evaluation

UNICOR, operating under the Department of Justice, is seeking to award a firm fixed price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract for architectural and engineering services to evaluate dust collection systems at two manufacturing facilities in Ashland, Kentucky, and Coleman, Florida. This solicitation, identified as FN1609-26, is issued as a combined solicitation with a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330, and all offerors must be small businesses meeting the $25 million revenue size standard. Proposals must be submitted by April 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST, either by mail to the provided post office box or via email to peyton.perry@usdoj.gov with the subject line referencing FN1609-26; late submissions will not be considered. All offerors are required to register on SAM.gov, possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier, and submit a complete package including the SF-1449, SF-330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications form, three business management questionnaires, three past performance surveys, and an Excel price sheet. Each past performance reference must pertain to a similar scope of work as outlined in the solicitation. The evaluation process prioritizes technical capability first, assessed on a pass/fail basis; past performance next, rated on an adjectival scale of Excellent to Poor based on relevance, timeliness, and quality; and finally, price, evaluated for fairness and reasonableness against an independent government estimate. The contract will be awarded through a tradeoff process, allowing selection of the proposal offering the best overall value, not necessarily the lowest price or highest technical score. The government intends to make a multiple-award contract, and award notice will constitute a binding agreement upon acceptance by the offeror. Performance will occur at both delivery sites, with work requiring site visits, and deliveries must be completed within seven calendar days after receipt of an order under FOB Destination terms. The estimated contract value ranges from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $25,000, with no detailed line items specified. Invoices must reference the purchase order number and be submitted to accounts.payable@usdoj.gov, in compliance with the Prompt Payment Act and 5 CFR Part 1315. The contracting officer is Peyton Perry, with Josh Hummel serving as a secondary contracting officer, and inspection and acceptance