How to bid on NAVFAC Washington FY26 AE IDIQ Industrial

What NAVFAC Washington is buying and why it matters

The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington is conducting market research for two regional, multi-discipline architect-engineering (A/E) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. These contracts will support military installations in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and other NAVFAC Atlantic locations.

Each contract could be worth up to $249 million and would include a two-year base period, a three-year option, and a six-month extension. The work covers design and engineering for industrial, laboratory, infrastructure, secure, environmental, and other military facilities. Projects generally have construction values ranging from $5 million to $100 million, with potential for larger, complex projects. This is an opportunity for A/E firms to provide services for significant military construction and renovation projects.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Sources Sought Notice was published on July 21, 2026. Responses are due by August 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This is not a request for proposals, quotes, or bids. The government is gathering information to determine whether to set aside this requirement for small business concerns.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not pay or reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing or submitting information.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for qualified firms with relevant experience, personnel, and capabilities in multidisciplinary A/E services. This includes eligible small businesses and SBA-certified 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) firms.

The work involves design and engineering for various facility types, including industrial, research, medical, water and sewer plants, power generation plants, hangars, airfield runways, magazines, and waterfront facilities. Experience with explosives safety support, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) considerations, and secure facilities is also sought.

How to respond

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Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

When responding to a Sources Sought Notice, clearly demonstrate your firm's qualifications, experience, personnel, and capability to perform the described multidisciplinary A/E services. Focus on specific projects and past performance that align with the types of facilities and services mentioned, such as industrial, laboratory, and secure facility design.

Highlight any experience with projects involving construction values between $5 million and $100 million, or larger technically complex projects. Emphasize expertise in areas like explosives safety, ATFP, and progressive collapse design if applicable. Ensure your response is concise and directly addresses the capabilities sought by NAVFAC Washington.