Notice of Intent to Sole Source AE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District intends to award a sole-source architect-engineer contract to FFE/Heapy Joint Venture to provide follow-on design and construction support services for the VBA Regional Office Building Interior Remodel and Modernization project in St. Petersburg, Florida. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1(a) as the joint venture served as the Designer of Record for the previously completed second-floor renovation under the Department of Veterans Affairs, giving them unique familiarity with the project’s existing design intent and technical details. The scope of work includes updating the prior design package to meet current USACE standards and applicable codes, preparing comprehensive construction contract documents, conducting BCOES reviews for biddability, constructability, operability, environmental compliance, and sustainability, and developing a design package for the repair or replacement of the facility’s atrium skylight. The contract also includes providing support throughout the construction solicitation and award process, with an option to extend services into the construction phase. All design modifications must be executed efficiently to avoid substantial duplication of costs or unacceptable delays to the government, leveraging the existing work while ensuring full regulatory compliance. The solicitation number is W912HP26RA031, with a posting date of May 28, 2026, and a response deadline of June 12, 2026. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541330, and the point of contact for inquiries is Michael Stiltner of the Charleston District, reachable via phone or email provided in the notice. The contract will be performed under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense and administered by the Charleston office located in South Carolina.