Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) as a means of conducting market research to: (1) identify parties having an interest in and the resources... The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) as a means of conducting market research to: (1) identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support TSA’s need for Architecture, Engineer, and Construction Consulting Services and (2) offer industry partners an opportunity to review and provide feedback on TSA’s DRAFT requirements prior to the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for this requirement. Your responses to the information requested will provide valuable industry engagement feedback to TSA on ways to improve TSA’s DRAFT requirement. TSA reserves the right to utilize information from the responses to this RFI for these purposes. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is anticipated to be 541310 – Architectural Services. The Product Service Code (PSC) is anticipated to be Z1AA “Maintenance of Structures and Facilities”. At this time the Government anticipates awarding an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract as a direct award under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Program. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently headquartered in Arlington, VA and occupies several facilities in the National Capital Region (NCR) and across the United States to coordinate the agency’s operations. TSA requires professional Architecture, Engineer, and Construction (AEC) consulting services to support projects such as site surveying and mapping, comprehensive planning, construction management, conceptual designs, value engineering, workplace productivity, construction phase support and any other related services. TSA performs various space alteration and new construction upgrade projects throughout TSA’s leased/owned real property portfolio. This includes alterations to office and support spaces, computer room and IT facilities, conference centers as well as electrical and HVAC systems upgrades. Typical projects may involve the following design disciplines: architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, interior design, fire protection, constructability reviews, and HVAC. The establishment of a IDIQ Contract is desired to ensure TSA can order AEC services on an as needed basis to support the agency’s aging facilities. Additional details regarding TSA's requirements and instructions for responding to this RFI may be found in the attached document.