A-E Shortlist for USDA Forest Service Research Stations in Regions 8 and 10 – 2026

Amendment 002. The purpose of amendment 002 is to open the 2026 SRS Shortlist Call for Qualifications. This is for the period of 05/01/2026 through 04/30/2027. Amendment 001. The purpose of amendment 001 is to open the 2025 SRS Shortlist Call for Qualifications. This is for the period of 05/01/2025 through 04/30/2026. 2025 PARTICIPANTS NEED TO RE-CERTIFY THEIR SF330 IS CORRECT AND ACCURATE ( 2026 Region 8 SRS Shortlist AE Pool Renewal Certification form attached) BUT DO NOT RESUBMIT A COMPLETE PACKAGE. New applicant should complete the package issues in 2026 for the remaining one year. UPDATE:

19 Feb 2026 / 14000 ET Virtual Contractor Interface #1 - See attachment for link to the virtual townhall. This will provide the opportunity to ask

questions regarding the process or specifics on completing the SF-330. UPDATE:

19 Mar 2026 / 14000 ET Virtual Contractor Interface #1 - See attachment for link to the virtual townhall. This will provide the opportunity to ask

questions regarding the process or specifics on completing the SF-330. WHAT and WHERE IS THE SHORT SELECTION DATABASE USED FOR? The Forest Service may utilize the Short Selection database to award Architect-Engineer (A&E) contracts, below $350,000, in all States included within the USDA Forest Service SRS, PNW, and IITF footprints, (including the States/Territories of: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington State, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands). Acquisition support is provided from SRS Headquarters located in Asheville, NC and all files will be located at the SRS Headquarters. The database contains all the qualified, interested AE firms that respond to this notice for consideration for future approved projects falling within the North American Industry System (NAICS) codes indicated. Examples of some of the types of work include but is not limited to (approximately 73 awards over the previous 3 years 21-23 years): NAICS 2024 Awards / Total Value 2025 Awards / Total Value 541310 1 / $249,890.87 2 / $226,149.40 541320 541330 29 / $2,519,954.78 15 / $1,922,854.06 541350 541360 541370 33 / $1,232,504.46 19 / $812,529.58 541620 541690 541990 Total Annual Awards 65 / $4,119,477.11 37/$3,350,970.04 replacements, bridges, roads, and trails surveying (construction and property) construction inspection/safety inspections of roads, bridges under FP-14 and state laws design of repairs to small dams and impoundments laboratory repairs and renovations review and design of HVAC systems upgrades green building construction and certification consultation historic preservation renovations to improve energy efficiency and address safety concerns design of small warehouses and offices energy audits and studies design of photovoltaic and other renewable energy systems review and design of electrical systems drafting services overall facility condition assessments geotechnical investigation, and environmental (RCRA, CECRLA, CWA, etc.) investigations, reviews, inventories, audits, and coordination of RCRA and other waste disposal. There is an average of 100 firms listed in our database each year. On an annual basis, an average of twenty

requirements are expected to be executed using this database, throughout all states covered. WHAT IS THE SHORT SELECTION PROCESS? The Short Selection Process utilizes the procedures set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36.602-5. For A&E projects with an estimated total fee under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (currently $350,000) agencies may review current data files for eligible AE firms, perform a technical review and evaluation to determine the three (3) most highly qualified firms, and have discussions with the three (3) firms to determine the best qualified firm for that project. A price proposal will then be requested from the highest technically rated firm. If a reasonable price cannot be negotiated, discussions will be held with the second-best qualified firm, and so on. AE data files will be maintained by State and NAICS code. The AE's ability to provide licensed professionals in the State/Territory where the project is located (FAR 36.602-1(a)(1) and the firm's geographic proximity and knowledge of the local area (FAR 36.602-1(a)(5)) as identified on the AE's SF330 and supplemental information, will be used for the first preliminary screening of firms when a large list of potential firms exists. Large Businesses should not respond. All acquisitions utilizing this short selection database shall be set aside for small business concerns. The database is set up with filters for State, Zip Code, NAICS Codes, Small Business Size, and Small Business Socio-Economic . Existing Small Business Firms and New Submittals. The SRS shortlist is maintained on a three-year cycle. A base year consisting of the SF330 submittal and two subsequent years that only require a recertification. SF330s are valid for a period of three years and can be updated should significant company changes occur. - Existing Firms on 2024-2026 Cycle: Your firm is not required to submit a new SF330 but should return the annual certification sent to you via email. You must have an active unique SAM.GOV registration to be considered for awards. - New Firms for 2024-2026 Cycle: Your firm is required to submit a complete SF330 and Attachment A for the year 2026. See below for details. You must have an active unique SAM.GOV registration to be considered for awards. - 2027. ALL Firms are required to submit a new SF330. This will begin a new 3-year cycle. WHAT DOES MY FIRM NEED TO SUBMIT TO DETERMINE