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The purpose of this announcement is to request new Architect / Engineer (A/E) qualification information for the General Services Administration / Public Buildings Service (GSA/PBS) A/E short selection for Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). 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 (A/E) projects with an estimated total fee less than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $350,000; see RFO FAR Part 2.101). The A/E's professional qualifications, the firm's geographic proximity, knowledge of the local area as identified on the A/E'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 three (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, schedule, 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 t

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