Notice ID: 0001b766a2d74bd5a0009489fd7b9112Sources Sought
State-Level Data on Software Investment, Equipment Purchases, and E-Commerce Shipments
Archived on August 1, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUCEMENT. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This Sources Sought Notice is intended only for information and planning purposes at this time, and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Commerce. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, the Government reserves the right to revise the requirements of the proposed action before the release of any associated solicitation. This is not a Request for Quotes (RFQ).
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Department of CommerceOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Office:DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO
Posted:July 10, 2026
NAICS:Not specified
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:Not specified
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:Washington, District of Columbia, 20230
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BABC132126DataReq- Market Research
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State-Level Data on Software Investment, Equipment Purchases, and E-Commerce Shipments
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The Government and Business Exchange (GABE) Program is a Department of Commerce (DOC) Shared Services Procurement Office (SSPO) industry engagement forum for exchanging information between Government and industry relative to existing and emerging mission requirements. The purpose of the program is for SSPO to facilitate structured dialogue between Government and industry in promoting increased Government understanding of industry capabilities and industry understanding of Government requirements. Successful acquisition outcomes depend on a clear understanding of industry dynamics and capabilities on the part of the Government, and a clear understanding of Government mission and objectives on the part of industry. The GABE program provides a forum for the exchange of information to enhance both Government understanding of industry, and industry understanding of Government. To request participation in a GABE session, industry representatives must submit their request by completing the form below. During the session, company representatives may provide demos, provide an overview of product/service information, and discuss any other information they believe of value to the DOC. If business sensitive/proprietary information is discussed, company representatives must clearly identify it as such so the DOC audience can clearly distinguish it from all other information exchanged. After request submittal, sessions will be scheduled at DOC discretion on a first request, topical priority basis where the order of request submittal coupled with the mission priority of the topic will influence the sequence of session scheduling. Given the potential volume of requests and the limited relevance of potential topic areas, DOC cannot guarantee that a session will be scheduled for every requestor. After a session is scheduled, the requestor will receive a calendar invite which the requestor may forward to other planned participants from their same company/organization. To facilitate mission-focused communication and to accommodate exchanges with a broad range of representatives within Government schedule parameters, the sessions will generally be scheduled for only 30 minutes. To promote diversity in the exchange of information, a single vendor and any of its individual representatives may not generally meet with DOC under this program more frequently than every 6 months. NOTE: In order to preserve procurement integrity and to maintain pre-established communication channels for active procurements, DOC will not use GABE sessions to answer any questions about procurements for which a draft or final solicitation has been publicized or which otherwise represents an exchange of information that may compromise the integrity of the procurement process. Additionally, DOC may refrain from fielding questions on other acquisition matters in GABE sessions in the interest of maintaining procurement integrity. Information about the GABE program is also available at the Department of Commerce webpage at: https://www.commerce.gov/work-us/shared-services-procurement-office-government-and-business-exchange-program Please use this link to submit your request: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/tJqiM98bPw | Special Notice | - | No Set-Aside | 08/11/2026 | Open | - | |
Dear DoC Contractors, The Department of Commerce (DoC) is implementing a financial systems modernization project that will result in use of the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for the submittal and payment of invoices.* Please note that, beginning October 2026 the bureaus and offices** listed below will transition to use of IPP: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) International Trade Administration (ITA) Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) National Technical Information Service (NTIS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of the Secretary (OS) IPP is a secure, Web-based electronic invoicing system provided to federal agencies and their vendors at no charge, by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service. By using IPP, vendors can receive electronic Purchase Orders (POs) and send electronic invoices, either through file exchange or by pulling data for invoices directly from POs. IPP also provides online access to invoice status and payment information, including offsets. Prior to transition to use of IPP the clause entitled Invoice Processing Platform-Alternate I (Dec 2022) shall apply to all existing contract actions for these bureaus/offices. After transition to IPP the clause entitled Invoice Processing Platform (Dec 2022) shall apply to all contract actions for these bureaus/offices. The full text of these clauses is attached here for reference. In anticipation of these bureaus/offices transition to IPP please review the information available at https://www.ipp.gov/knowledge-center/vendors/getting-started. If not already enrolled, the Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email within three to five business days of the addition of the contract award to IPP, which is anticipated to occur in the October 2026 timeframe. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email: IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131. Please distribute this information broadly to personnel within your company who may be affected by the transition and if you have questions regarding the implementation of IPP for these bureaus/offices please contact the Shared Services Procurement Office at SharedServicesProcurement@doc.gov. Sincerely, Shared Services Procurement Office www.commerce.gov/oam/ *NOTE 1: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Census Bureau, the Economic Development Administration (EDA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have already transitioned to use of IPP. **NOTE 2: In addition to the bureaus/offices listed above, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) will also transition to use of IPP in October 2026. Please contact your NIST and FirstNet points of contact with any questions specific to use of IPP for contracts your firm may hold with NIST or FirstNet. | Special Notice | - | No Set-Aside | 05/28/2026 | 11/01/2026 | Washington, DC | |
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A-E) REQUEST FOR STANDARD FORM (SF) 330 QUALIFICATION PACKAGES THIS IS AN ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A-E) PRESOLICITATION NOTICE AND A REQUEST FOR STANDARD FORM (SF) 330 QUALIFICATION PACKAGES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PRICE PROPOSALS. Project Description The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), Office of Facilities and Environmental Quality (OFEQ), Building Management Division (BMD), intends to award up to three (3) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Architect-Engineer (A-E) contracts to provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering services in support of renovation, modernization, repair, and infrastructure improvement projects at the historic Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB) in Washington, DC. The resulting contracts will provide professional planning, facility assessments, engineering investigations, design services, technical studies, cost estimating, and construction phase services for projects throughout the HCHB. As the headquarters of the Department of Commerce and a historically significant Federal facility, the HCHB requires the careful integration of modern building systems while preserving its historic character and ensuring compliance with applicable Federal laws, building codes, life safety requirements, accessibility standards, sustainability objectives, and historic preservation requirements. The Building Management Division (BMD) is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and modernization of the HCHB's critical building systems, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); electrical distribution; plumbing; steam; structural; fire protection; environmental; and vertical transportation (elevator) systems. Task orders issued under the resulting IDIQ contracts may require one or multiple engineering disciplines depending on the scope and complexity of each project. Services shall include work in areas to: Architectural Design Structural Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Plumbing Engineering Civil Engineering Fire Protection Engineering Environmental Engineering Facility Planning Utility Infrastructure Design Cost Estimating Building Condition Assessments Failure Investigations Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing Stormwater Management Water and Sanitary Utility Systems Interior Renovation Design Technical Studies and Engineering Assessments Projects may range from minor facility renovations to complex infrastructure modernization efforts and may involve single-discipline or multidisciplinary engineering services. Given the broad range of potential work and the importance of understanding existing site conditions, the Government is requiring prospective offerors to attend a mandatory site visit. Offerors must register for the site visit using the provided Microsoft Forms link in this announcement. The visit will provide an opportunity to review site conditions and ask questions regarding the scope and technical requirements. Questions may be raised during the mandatory site visit. Oral responses are provided for general informational purposes and do not revise the public announcement. Questions and answers that materially clarify or affect the project requirements, submission instructions, or selection criteria will be issued in writing to all firms through an update to the public announcement. Firms shall rely only on the written announcement and any written updates issued by the Contracting Officer. NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services) Small Business Size Standard: $25.5 Million Product Service Code (PSC): R425 (Support-Professional: Engineering/Technical) Set-Aside Status: Total Small Business Set-Aside Only firms that qualify as small business concerns under NAICS Code 541330 are eligible to submit qualification packages. Firms are responsible for ensuring their small business status is current and accurately reflected in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Estimated Program Value: The estimated cumulative ordering ceiling for all contracts awarded under this procurement is: $9,889,921.79. A&E Selection Criteria and Relative Importance: In accordance with 40 U.S.C. Chapter 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers (Brooks Architect-Engineer Act) and RFO FAR Part 36, the Government will evaluate firms based on demonstrated competence and professional qualifications. The evaluation will focus on the firm's specialized experience and technical competence in the following disciplines. Firms shall demonstrate the capability to provide A-E services in the following required disciplines: Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Fire Protection Engineering Environmental Engineering Architectural Design The Government will evaluate the qualifications and capabilities of the entire proposed team, including the prime firm and any proposed consultants or subcontractors identified in the SF 330. 1. Specialized Experience – Most Important The Government will evaluate the firm's specialized experience and technical competence based on the relevance, similarity, and complexity of prior A-E projects submitted in the SF 330. The evaluation will consider the extent to which the firm's demonstrated experience includes: A-E services similar in scope, size, complexity, and technical requirements to this requirement; Single-discipline and multi-disciplinary projects involving the required A-E disciplines; Renovation, modernization, repair, and infrastructure improvement projects involving existing facilities; and Experience demonstrating the firm's ability to successfully perform the types of A-E services anticipated under this IDIQ. Firms shall demonstrate their Specialized Experience through relevant projects submitted in SF 330, Part I, Section F – Example Projects Which Best Illustrate Proposed Team's Qualifications for This Contract. Firms shall submit 3 relevant projects performed within the past 5 years from the date of this announcement. Specialized Experience will be evaluated using the following confidence ratings: The Government has LOW CONFIDENCE that the Offeror understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach or will be successful in performing the contract even with Government intervention. The Government has SOME CONFIDENCE that the offeror understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract with some Government intervention. The Government has HIGH CONFIDENCE that the offeror understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract with little or no Government intervention. 2. Professional Qualifications – Second Most Important The Government will evaluate the Professional Qualifications of the key personnel proposed to perform the required A-E services. Firms shall identify and submit the proposed key personnel in SF 330, Part I, Section E – Resumes of Key Personnel Proposed for This Contract, consistent with the key personnel positions identified in the Functional Requirements. The Government will evaluate the relevance, depth, and adequacy of the proposed key personnel's professional qualifications in relation to their proposed roles and the A-E services required under this IDIQ. The evaluation will consider, as applicable: Education; Years and type of relevant professional experience; Professional registrations and licenses; Professional certifications; Technical qualifications; and Relevant individual project experience. The six required A-E disciplines are encompassed within the applicable personnel categories identified in the Functional Requirements, including Program/Project Manager, Senior Engineer/Architect/Specialist, and Project Engineer/Architect. Separate minimum personnel qualification requirements are not established for each individual discipline. Professional registrations, licenses, and certifications identified as preferred in the Functional Requirements are not mandatory minimum requirements unless otherwise specifically stated. The Senior Quality Control Manager shall be evaluated under the Senior Engineer/Architect/ Specialist. Professional Qualifications will be evaluated using the following confidence ratings: The Government has LOW CONFIDENCE that the Offeror understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach or will be successful in performing the contract even with Government intervention. The Government has SOME CONFIDENCE that the offeror understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract with some Government intervention. The Government has HIGH CONFIDENCE that the offeror understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract with little or no Government intervention. 3. Past Performance – Third Most Important The Government will evaluate the firm's past performance on relevant A-E projects of similar scope, size, complexity, and technical requirements. The Government will consider, as applicable, the quality of services performed, timeliness, cost control, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and other relevant performance information available to the Government. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following confidence ratings: The Government has LOW CONFIDENCE that the Offeror understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach or will be successful in performing the contract even with Government intervention. The Government has SOME CONFIDENCE that the offeror understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract with some Government intervention. The Government has HIGH CONFIDENCE that the offeror understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract with little or no Government intervention. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance, or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. The Government may consider past performance information provided in the SF 330, as well as other relevant past performance information available to the Government. Relative Importance Specialized Experience is the most important evaluation criterion, followed by Professional Qualifications, and then Past Performance. The Government will evaluate firms based on the information provided in the SF 330 and other information available to the Government in accordance with the applicable A-E qualifications-based selection procedures. Price is not an evaluation factor during the qualifications-based selection process and shall not be submitted with the SF 330 qualification package. SF 330 Submission Requirements: Interested firms shall submit a completed Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications. The SF 330 shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions contained in the form and the requirements of this presolicitation notice. Submission Deadline and Instructions Interested firms shall submit one (1) electronic copy of the completed Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications in searchable PDF format. Extention Deadline: Date: October 20, 2026 Time: 9:00am Eastern Time (ET) Qualification packages shall be submitted electronically to: Contracting Officer: Kie’Arra Shorter Email: kshorter@doc.gov SF 330 qualification packages received after the stated deadline may not be considered. Firms are responsible for ensuring their submissions are received by the Government on or before the established due date and time. A site visit will be held on September 30, 2026, at the Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB), 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. Attendance is required for all interested firms intending to submit an SF 330 qualification package. Interested firms must sign up for the mandatory site visit using the registration link provided in this notice: [https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/CeSysuKCg1]. The site visit will be conducted by engineering discipline according to the following schedule: 9:00 a.m. – Mary Barrick, Architectural 10:00 a.m. – Vu Nguyen and Mike Tyler, Electrical 11:00 a.m. – Jeremy Cassell and Mike Kirschner, Mechanical 12:00 p.m. – Bryan Carnahan and Alejandro Sanchez, Structural 1:00 p.m. – Kevin Mai, Fire Protection 2:00 p.m. – Tony Kesslak, Environmental Participants shall arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to their scheduled site visit to allow sufficient time for security screening and check-in. A valid Government-issued photo identification/ Real ID is required for building access. ****** The Mandatory Site Visit registration was posted and available from September 17 through September 22, 2026 at 10am. We have now reached capacity, and registration for the Mandatory Site Visit is officially closed. Thank you for your interest and understanding.****** ******SECOND MANDATORY SITE VISIT – OCTOBER 6, 2026 Due to the high level of interest in the A&E requirement, the Government has scheduled a second Mandatory Site Visit for October 6, 2026. Registration for the second Mandatory Site Visit will be open from September 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. through October 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET. IMPORTANT: The second Mandatory Site Visit is intended only for firms that did not attend the first Mandatory Site Visit held on September 30, 2026. Firms may attend only one Mandatory Site Visit. Firms that attended the September 30, 2026 site visit should not register for the October 6, 2026 site visit. Failure to attend the mandatory site visit may render a firm's SF 330 qualification package ineligible for further consideration. Geographic and Professional Licensing Requirements The primary place of performance will be the Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB), Washington, DC. Firms shall be capable of supporting on-site meetings, assessments, investigations, and other activities as required. Proposed personnel shall possess the appropriate education, experience, professional registrations/licenses, and certifications applicable to the services performed. Professional registrations and certifications identified as preferred will be considered as part of the Professional Qualifications evaluation. Where professional licensure is required for the work performed, applicable design documents shall be prepared and sealed by an appropriately licensed professional. Anticipated Evaluation, Discussions, and Selection The Government will evaluate SF 330 qualification packages in accordance with 40 U.S.C. Chapter 11 and RFO FAR Part 36 using the evaluation criteria identified in this notice. Firms will be evaluated and ranked based on Specialized Experience, Professional Qualifications, and Past Performance. The Government may conduct discussions and/or interviews with the most highly qualified firms, as applicable. Following the evaluation, the Government will rank the most highly qualified firms in order of preference for selection. Price proposals are not requested as part of this announcement and will not be evaluated during the qualifications-based selection process. | Pre-Solicitation | 541330 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | 10/14/2026 | 10/20/2026 | Washington, DC | |
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION US SPACE ECONOMY STUDY This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and no other written solicitation will be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1305M427Q0003. This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 541720. The small business size standard is $28.0M. This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the following commercial services: Line Item 0001 – This study will identify and justify a set of defined metrics that can support recurring federal assessment and provide policymakers with sustained insight into the growth, health, competitiveness, resilience, and emerging challenges of the ecosystem, in accordance with the attached, incorporated Statement of Work. The period of performance for this contract shall not exceed 180 calendar days. Acquisition Framework: This commercial procurement is conducted under RFO Part 12, utilizing innovative techniques including an advisory down-select process and confidence ratings (see the Periodic Table of Acquisition Innovation for details). Two-Phase Strategy: To be considered for award, vendors must submit a Phase I quotation. Phase I Deadline: Phase I submissions must be uploaded via the designated Phase I Submission Form [https://forms.gle/rcKbAc4ZHDDn13YR9] no later than 9:00 AM ET October 16, 2026. Late submissions will not be evaluated. Phase II Timeline: The Government will establish the Phase II submission deadline within the advisory notifications issued after Phase I evaluations. Compliance: Quotations must be clear, concise, and fully compliant. Non-compliant submissions (e.g., missing documents, exceeding page limits, or violating formatting terms) may be excluded from evaluation. Solicitation Questions and Comments Questions and Comments regarding Phase I will not be accepted. | Combined Synopsis | 541720 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | 10/09/2026 | 10/16/2026 | Washington, DC | |
The requirement is to provide continuous Tier 1-3 support for the legacy DOC Network Operations Center (NOC) environment, Datacenter Operations, and Cable Plant service and to provide specialized network integration and implementation services to accelerate the modernization and integration of the DOC NOC into the existing N-Wave network architecture. This requires complex network implementation, configuration, and validation. The contemplated total period of performance is not to exceed 8/18/2026 through 8/17/2028. This will allow the N-Wave Program Office to accomplish its mission of urgently mitigating critical network operational risk due to End-of-Life (EoL) equipment. | Sole Source / J&A | 541519 | No Set-Aside | 10/07/2026 | Open | - |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
BABC132126DataReq
Archive Date
Aug 1, 2026
Office Address
WASHINGTON, DC, 20230