OMB No.: 9000-0157
ARCHITECT-ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS
12/31/2006
Expires:
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average a total of 29 hours per response (25 hours for Part 1 and 4 hours
for Part 2), including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the FAR Secretariat (MVA), Regulatory and Federal Assistance Publications Division,
GSA, Washington, DC 20405.
pages submitted in Part I in response to a public
PURPOSE
announcement for a particular project. Carefully comply
with any agency instructions when preparing and submitting
Federal agencies use this form to obtain information from
this form. Be as concise as possible and provide only the
architect-engineer (A-E) firms about their professional
information requested by the agency.
qualifications.
Federal agencies select firms for A-E
contracts on the basis of professional qualifications as
required by the Brooks A-E Act (40 U.S.C. 1101 - 1104) and
DEFINITIONS
Part 36 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Architect-Engineer Services: Defined in FAR 2.101.
The Brooks A-E Act requires the public announcement of
Branch Office: A geographically distinct place of business or
requirements for A-E services (with some exceptions
subsidiary office of a firm that has a key role on the team.
provided by other statutes), and the selection of at least
three of the most highly qualified firms based on
Discipline: Primary technical capabilities of key personnel,
demonstrated competence and professional qualifications
as evidenced by academic degree, professional registration,
according to specific criteria published in the announcement.
certification, and/or extensive experience.
The Act then requires the negotiation of a contract at a fair
and reasonable price starting first with the most highly
Firm: Defined in FAR 36.102.
qualified firm.
Key Personnel: Individuals who will have major contract
The information used to evaluate firms is from this form and
responsibilities and/or provide unusual or unique expertise.
other sources, including performance evaluations, any
additional data requested by the agency, and interviews with
the most highly qualified firms and their references.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
Part I - Contract-Specific Qualifications
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Section A. Contract Information.
Part I presents the qualifications for a specific contract.
1.
Title and Location. Enter the title and location of
Part II presents the general qualifications of a firm or a
the contract for which this form is being submitted, exactly
specific branch office of a firm. Part II has two uses:
as shown in the public announcement or agency request.
1. An A-E firm may submit Part II to the appropriate
2.
Public Notice Date. Enter the posted date of the
central, regional or local office of each Federal agency to be
agency's notice on the Federal Business Opportunity website
kept on file. A public announcement is not required for
(FedBizOpps), other form of public announcement or agency
certain contracts, and agencies may use Part II as a basis for
request for this contract.
selecting at least three of the most highly qualified firms for
discussions prior to requesting submission of Part I. Firms
3.
Solicitation or Project Number. Enter the agency's
are encouraged to update Part II on file with agency offices,
solicitation number and/or project number, if applicable,
as appropriate, according to FAR Part 36. If a firm has
exactly as shown in the public announcement or agency
branch offices, submit a separate Part II for each branch
request for this contract.
office seeking work.
Section B.
Architect-Engineer Point of Contact.
2. Prepare a separate Part II for each firm that will be
part of the team proposed for a specific contract and
4-8.
Name, Title, Name of Firm, Telephone Number,
submitted with Part I. If a firm has branch offices, submit a
Fax (Facsimile) Number and E-mail (Electronic Mail)
separate Part II for each branch office that has a key role on
Address. Provide information for a representative of the
the team.
prime contractor or joint venture that the agency can contact
for additional information.
INDIVIDUAL AGENCY INSTRUCTIONS
Individual agencies may supplement these instructions. For
example, they may limit the number of projects or number of
STANDARD FORM 330
(6/2004) PAGE 1 OF INSTRUCTIONS
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-2(b)
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