U.S. Department of State Professional Worldwide Commissioning Services

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), is seeking professional Architect-Engineer firms to provide worldwide commissioning services for diplomatic facility projects. This special notice, identified under solicitation number 19AQMM24R0131, involves the anticipated award of up to six Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Performance is managed out of Arlington, Virginia, and covers global requirements. The procurement is classified under NAICS 541330, Engineering Services.

Interested firms were required to submit qualifications based on Stage 1 requirements for technical evaluation by the Department of State in accordance with selection criteria in FAR 36.602-1. While the initial notice was published on May 6, 2024, with a response deadline of May 28, 2024, the record was updated through May 29, 2025, to include documentation such as a revised shortlist and Stage 2 shortlist information. A total of six attachments accompany the notice, including questions and answers and announcement details. Jennifer Willis serves as the point of contact for this requirement.

The evaluation process includes a determination of whether the procurement will be designated as a small business set-aside based on the competence and qualifications demonstrated by small business respondents. The scope of work focuses on professional commissioning services to support the OBO mission across its international portfolio of facilities. The agency utilized a two-stage selection process to identify qualified firms capable of meeting the technical demands of these professional services.