EPIC - Building Engineer Report (BER)

This contract, identified as RFQ 15DDHQ26R00000004, is a simplified acquisition under FAR Part 13 and a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services governed by FAR Part 12, specifically structured as a Request for Quotation with no formal written solicitation issued. It is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541350, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete, and offers must be submitted electronically to Jose Marin at DEA by the deadline of May 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. The scope of work requires the contractor to perform comprehensive Building Engineer Reports (BERs) and Building Condition Assessments (BCAs) for DEA facilities, primarily at Fort Bliss, Texas, using multidisciplinary teams of licensed engineers and architects to evaluate structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems. Deliverables include detailed technical reports, photographs, cost estimates, and appendices aligned with standards such as UFAS, ADA, ICC codes, and DOD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards, with draft reports due within 30 days of inspection and final reports two weeks after review. The evaluation process prioritizes Technical Capability, Key Personnel, and Past Performance over Price, though the basis of award remains ambiguous, with conflicting references to both trade-off and Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodologies. Offerors must submit proposals in two volumes—Technical and Business—each subject to strict formatting rules, including a 20-page limit for the technical volume in 12-point Times New Roman font. Proposals must include UEI and CAGE codes, size status certifications, and proof of small business status in SAM.gov. Special requirements impose stringent security protocols: all personnel must be U.S. citizens, undergo background investigations via DCSA, complete DD Form 254s where applicable, and sign NDAs and DOJ IT rules of behavior; work involving classified or sensitive information must occur only on government-furnished equipment within approved facilities with no use of contractor networks. Packaging and labeling requirements mandate compliance with federal standards for physical and information security, including secure containers and media tracking via barcoding. The period of performance runs from May 20, 2026, to May 19, 2027, with payment processed electronically via designated email, though no specific remittance details are provided. All contract clauses—including 5