The Facilities Design and Construction Division is composed of three branches:
Construction
This branch awards contracts for design-build projects and for the construction phase of design-bid-build projects. Firms must be pre-qualified for certain projects due to security requirements. Pre-qualification criteria are listed in the FedBizOpps announcements and generally include financial capability and experience with projects of similar size, scope and complexity. Smaller design-build and general construction projects IDIQs are issued for roof, mechanical, electrical, and security installations. These contracts may be Small Business, 8(a), or other set-asides.
Architectural/Engineering
For many future projects, the delivery method will be Design-Build Projects; however, design firms may be needed for Design-Bid-Build Projects.
Qualification-based selection is done in accordance with the Brooks A-E Act. Selection boards include a Pre-Selection Board, Architectural Advisory Board, and an Architectural-Engineering Council. The Source Selection Official is generally the Director of Overseas Buildings Operations. Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts may be utilized for design projects under $15 million.
IDIQ's:
Major Support Branch
Acquires services and supplies, other than A-E and Construction, to support OBO. Although most construction materials are purchased by the general contractor, fire protection equipment, security doors, X-ray machines, electrical power equipment and other items are purchased by this branch for OBO. Service contracts include real estate services, pest control services, technical security, environmental, security, fire protection, furniture and furnishing installation, facility maintenance, construction security, and art insurance.
