Purpose The purpose of this Memorandum for Record (MFR) is to document that, for this procurement action, a formal solicitation, site visit, solicitation amendments, or an RFI period are not required because the Government is utilizing the VISN wide Architect/Engineer (A/E) Short Selection Database, which was previously competed and established for use under the Brooks Act and RFO Part 13 streamlined procedures. The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 13.101(b) permits direct award from quotes and authorizes the use of innovative, streamlined procedures that minimize administrative burden when the Government has an existing qualified pool of A/E firms and no further competition is required. This MFR is included in the official contract file to document the decision to use the Short Selection Database and the resulting selection of the highest qualified firm for fee proposal request. Background The VISN 17 A/E Short Selection Database consists of thirty five (35) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) A/E firms, previously evaluated and shortlisted to support VISN 17 engineering requirements. This database was created specifically to streamline Architect/Engineer acquisitions and reduce procurement lead times while remaining fully compliant with the Brooks Act. For this requirement, an A/E Evaluation Board memorandum dated 17 November 2025 documented the review and ranking of all firms in accordance with Brooks Act criteria (FAR 36.602 1). The Board determined that Elk Consortium, LLC was the most highly qualified A/E firm among the Short Selection Database firms and recommended the Government request a fee proposal from this firm. Because the Short Selection Database represents a previously established and qualified pool, additional competition is neither required nor appropriate. Authority: RFO Part 13.101(b) and Brooks Act Procedures RFO Part 13.101(b) authorizes the Government to: Use streamlined, innovative procedures Minimize administrative burden Issue awards directly from quotes Forego unnecessary solicitation activity for actions under simplified acquisition thresholds Under the Brooks Act, the Government must request a fee proposal from the most highly qualified A/E firm. Since qualification based selection has already occurred via the Short Selection Database, no new competition, synopsis, or solicitation is required. These procedures remain fully aligned with long standing SAP principles, including: No requirement for competitive range determinations No requirement for formal solicitation packages No requirement for RFIs, Q&A periods, or formal debriefings Reduced protest risk due to compliance with qualification based selection Emphasis on efficiency, best value, and Government interest Determination: Solicitation and Associated Procedures Not Required Based on the existence and applicability of the Short Selection Database: a. No Solicitation (RFQ) Needed A formal solicitation is not required because the Short Selec…