Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a call for qualifications to create a shortlist database for Architect-Engineer contracts under $350,000 for the USDA Forest Service. The performance location includes numerous states and territories, primarily in the South, Pacific Northwest, and the Caribbean, with acquisition support based in Asheville, NC. The database is used to award an average of twenty projects annually for work such as facility design, construction inspection, and environmental studies. The opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses, and selected firms are placed on a three-year qualification cycle.

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a call for qualifications to create or renew a place on a shortlist database for Architect-Engineer contracts under $350,000. The services are for projects across multiple states and territories, including Alabama, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, with acquisition support based in Asheville, NC. The database is used to award an average of twenty projects annually for work such as facility design, road and bridge repairs, and environmental investigations. The opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses, and selected firms are placed on a three-year cycle. There are virtual townhalls on February 19 and March 19, 2026, for questions about the process.