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5/11/2026 - This posting has been updated to reflect the following changes : Updated Submission Requirements. Replace “ All submissions must be emailed to the following email address: aeshortselection@gsa.gov . Firms are required to use the following naming convention for both their Submission Email Subject Line and PDF file: 2026 Submission - Firm Name - AE Shortlist CA AZ NV HI." With "Interested firms must complete the online " Short Selection List - Submission Form " via the link provided below. Once the form is submitted, please email your PDF file to the address specified on the form. This two step process—completing the online form followed by the PDF email submission—is the only way submissions will be accepted. Please use the following naming convention for your PDF file: 2026 Submission - Firm Name - AE Shortlist CA AZ NV HI. ” Link Added: Short Selection List - Submission Form 5/11/2026 - Updated Posting in its entirety : Description The purpose of this announcement is to request new Architect-Engineer (AE) qualification information for the General Services Administration Public Building Service (GSA/PBS) AE Short Selection List. This notice is specific to the following geographical areas: California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and various Pacific Territories . WHAT IS THE SHORT SELECTION PROCESS? The Short Selection Process utilizes the procedures set forth in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subsection 36.202-4 for Architect-Engineer (AE) projects with an estimated total fee less than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $350,000; see RFO FAR Part 2.101). The AE's professional qualifications and the firm's geographic proximity and knowledge of the local area as identified on the AE's SF330 and supplemental information, will be used for the first preliminary screening of firms. For each proposed project, GSA will conduct discussions with at least 3 firms to consider anticipated concepts and compare alternative methods for furnishing services. Additional information may be requested during discussions if necessary to facilitate the final ranking of firms (i.e: past performance references, specialized experience, capacity, etc.). Upon conclusion of discussions, the top three firms will be ranked, and a price proposal will be requested from the highest ranked firm. If a fair and reasonable price cannot be negotiated with the highest ranked firm, a request for a price proposal will be sent to the second ranked firm, and so on until an award can be made at a fair and reasonable price. All acquisitions utilizing the Short Selection List shall be set-aside for small business concerns unless requirements cannot be met by a small business and the Contracting Officer obtains a proper waiver. WHAT IS THE SHORT SELECTION LIST USED FOR? GSA will use the Short Selection List to award AE contracts, valued at less than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $350,000) in California, Ariz…

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