How to bid on GSA’s A/E short-selection process for CONUS and OCONUS

What GSA is seeking

The Public Buildings Service is requesting qualifications from architecture and engineering firms for a short-selection list. GSA may use the list to select firms for future design and related services on federal buildings and courthouses in the continental U.S. and overseas.

Future contracts through this process are generally valued below $350,000 in fees. They are set aside for small businesses unless the contracting officer obtains a waiver. Work may include repair and alteration projects and a broad range of planning, design, building-system, construction-support, and closeout services.

Deadline and what follows

Submit by October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. The announcement calls for one PDF of up to 30 pages.

GSA will use qualifications, geographic proximity, local-area knowledge identified on the SF 330, and supplemental information for preliminary screening. For each project, GSA plans discussions with at least three firms, then ranks the top three. It will request a price proposal from the highest-ranked firm and proceed to the next firm if it cannot negotiate a fair and reasonable price.

Who this opportunity suits

This is for prime A/E firms seeking consideration for future federal building and courthouse work, rather than a single defined project. The firm must have NAICS code 541310, Architectural Services, and/or 541330, Engineering Services, and meet the applicable small-business size standard: $12.5 million for 541310 or $25.5 million for 541330.

The submission must identify the states or territories where the firm has active production offices and where it is licensed. Licensing must be current or in place by November 1, 2026. Firms should identify the disciplines and expertise most relevant to their capabilities; the announcement says firms do not need to cover every listed discipline.

How to access the opportunity and respond

Use “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to reach the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one.

Prepare a single PDF of no more than 30 pages that includes an SF 330, proof of active SAM registration, and a list of licensed professionals with the states or territories where they are licensed. Clearly note active production-office locations and licensing jurisdictions.

Prepare a clear, competitive qualifications package

Make it easy for reviewers to see the firm’s relevant qualifications, professional licenses, production-office locations, and local-area knowledge. Keep the SF 330 and supplemental information consistent, concise, and within the page limit.

Choose examples and staff information that match the services your firm can provide, especially work involving existing buildings if that is relevant to your practice. Check that SAM registration proof is current and that licensing information meets the November 1, 2026 requirement.

Before submitting, confirm the PDF opens correctly, includes every required item, and is ready before the deadline. Treat this as a qualifications submission: the process described requests price proposals later from ranked firms.