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    Win More Government A&E Contracts.

    Architecture and engineering contract intelligence for growing firms.

    AI-powered search across federal, state, and local design solicitations. Find Brooks Act, design-build, and IDIQ opportunities. Build better SF330s. Win more contracts.

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    Built for A&E firms.

    Government spends over $50 billion annually on design and engineering services. SamSearch helps your firm compete for its share.

    Comprehensive A&E Coverage

    Key Agencies
    • USACE & NAVFAC
    • GSA Public Buildings
    • VA Facilities
    • State DOTs
    Contract Types
    • Brooks Act RFQs
    • Design-Build
    • IDIQ Task Orders
    • Construction Management
    Disciplines
    • Civil & Structural
    • MEP Engineering
    • Environmental
    • Transportation
    $50B+
    Annual Gov A&E Spend
    5000+
    Contract Sources
    90%
    Time Saved
    6-24mo
    Forecast Visibility

    Every A&E Discipline

    From architecture to geotechnical, SamSearch finds contracts for every engineering discipline

    Architecture

    Federal facility design, military base architecture, courthouse design, and historic preservation contracts.

    Civil & Structural

    Bridge design, roadway engineering, structural assessment, and public infrastructure contracts.

    MEP Engineering

    Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering for federal buildings, hospitals, and military facilities.

    Transportation

    Highway engineering, transit design, airport planning, and DOT infrastructure contracts.

    A&E Contracts: Complete Workflow

    Everything architecture and engineering firms need to find and win government contracts.

    Influence

    See agency infrastructure and facility budgets before they hit the street. Procurement forecasts show planned design contracts 6-24 months ahead, giving you time to meet with agencies, position your firm, and build the right teaming arrangements.

    How Influence works
    ForecastAward Q1 FY28
    Construction management · Coburn Gore land port of entry
    AgencyGeneral Services AdministrationNAICS236220Estimated value$100M–$249M
    RecompeteExpires Oct 2028
    Structured optical materials and processing
    AgencyDept of the Air ForceContract value$19.9MRecompete probability
    ForecastAward Q2 FY29
    LSD-class ship pierside repair
    AgencyNAVSEANAICS336611Estimated value$50M–$100M

    Capture

    AI-powered search across federal, state, and local A&E solicitations. Filter by discipline (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical), NAICS codes (541310–541370), project type, location, and agency. Find IDIQ task orders, design-build, and design-bid-build opportunities instantly.

    Search federal contracts
    FederalSLEDForecastsRecompeteSubcontractingDIBBSSBIR/STTRGrantsCanadaGSA eBuy
    ,182analyzed,023disqualified
    Today's recommendations
    FederalRead the notice and 14 attachments
    Commercial internet service · Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command
    Department of Defense517111
    Strong fit
    SLEDRead the notice and 9 attachments
    Campus network modernization · Texas Dept of Information Resources
    State of Texas517311
    Strong fit

    Analyze

    AI reads and summarizes lengthy A&E solicitation packages in minutes. Extract scope of work, disciplines required, evaluation criteria (Brooks Act), submission requirements, and past performance expectations. Know if your firm qualifies before spending hours reviewing.

    Analyze an RFP
    L.3.1L.3.2M.2
    RFP · 214 pages · Section L & M
    Compliance matrix
    L.3.1Technical approach, 25 page limitVolume Ip.41
    L.3.2Key personnel résumés, 4 rolesVolume Ip.44
    M.2Evaluation, technical over priceStrategyp.58
    38 requirements mapped, every one cited to its page
    “Do we meet the small business set-aside?”
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    Manage

    Track your pipeline of A&E pursuits, identify prime and sub teaming opportunities on large IDIQ vehicles, and monitor contract awards to understand your competitive landscape. Grow your A&E practice with government contract intelligence.

    How Manage works
    Pipeline3 editing
    Qualify6
    Perimeter security refreshUSACE · $4.2MAL
    Depot spares IDIQDLA · $9.8MMR
    Capture4
    Range instrumentationUSAF · $18.6MDM
    Proposal3
    Base ops supportNavy · $31MJT
    Shipyard modernizationNAVSEA · $24M
    DanaMarcus

    Respond

    Generate compelling SF330 qualifications packages using your firm's project history, key personnel, and technical approach. AI structures your submission to address evaluation criteria and highlights your most relevant experience for each specific solicitation.

    Generate an RFP response
    Bid checklistDue in 12 days
    Volume I, Technical25 pages
    Volume II, Past performance3 references
    SF 33 + reps & certs6 forms
    Pricing narrativein review
    Drafting Volume I
    Filling SF 33Solicitation no.N0018926R0042CAGE / UEI7QM48 · JK4M...Offer valid for120 days
    Every claim grounded in your approved content

    Finance

    As an award lands, SamSearch flags the working capital gap and introduces financing partners who specialize in government contracts, so cash flow never caps your growth.

    How Finance works
    Post-awardNAVSEA · won 9 days ago
    Award booked$18.6M · 36 months
    Working capital gap$2.4M · payroll before net-45
    Introduced to 3 financing partnersagainst the contract, not your balance sheet
    Financing options returned
    Contract financingSOFR + 4.25%$2.4MDrawn
    Line of creditSOFR + 6.10%$1.5M
    Example timeline · funded in 11 days, secured against the contract

    Built for A&E success

    Contract intelligence that helps your firm build a sustainable government practice

    Find More Opportunities

    • AI-powered A&E search
    • Brooks Act & design-build
    • IDIQ task order tracking
    • State & local DOT coverage

    Qualify Faster

    • Instant solicitation analysis
    • SF330 requirement extraction
    • Evaluation criteria summary
    • Go/no-go recommendations

    Grow Your Practice

    • Procurement forecasts 6-24mo ahead
    • Teaming partner identification
    • Award tracking & intel
    • Small business set-asides

    How A&E Firms Win with SamSearch

    1. 01

      Find A&E Solicitations Across All Agencies

      AI-powered search across federal (USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, VA), state DOT, and local government A&E solicitations. Filter by discipline, project type, NAICS code, and location. Find design competitions, IDIQ vehicles, and Brooks Act RFQs before your competitors.

    2. 02

      Analyze Solicitation Packages Instantly

      Stop spending hours reading lengthy solicitation packages. AI extracts scope of work, required disciplines, key personnel requirements, evaluation criteria, and past performance expectations in minutes. Know immediately whether to invest in a pursuit.

    3. 03

      See Agency Budgets 6-24 Months Ahead

      Procurement forecasts reveal agency facility and infrastructure design budgets before solicitations release. Use advance notice to meet with agency clients, position your firm, and build the right teaming arrangements for upcoming work.

    4. 04

      Build Your A&E Government Practice

      Track your pipeline of A&E pursuits, monitor awards to understand the competitive landscape, and identify teaming opportunities on large IDIQ vehicles. Grow sustainable government revenue with contract intelligence built for A&E firms.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do A&E firms win government contracts?
    Architecture and engineering firms win government contracts primarily through the Brooks Act qualifications-based selection process, which means competing on qualifications rather than price. Government agencies issue Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and firms respond with SF330 packages showcasing relevant project experience, key personnel, and technical approach. SamSearch helps A&E firms find relevant solicitations, analyze requirements quickly, and build winning SF330 submissions faster.
    What types of government A&E contracts are available?
    Government A&E contracts span design services (architectural design, structural engineering, MEP engineering), construction management, environmental engineering, civil infrastructure (roads, bridges, utilities), military facility design (USACE, NAVFAC), transportation engineering (FHWA, state DOTs), water and wastewater engineering, and landscape architecture. Most are procured under the Brooks Act using qualifications-based selection.
    What is the Brooks Act and how does it affect A&E contracting?
    The Brooks Act (40 U.S.C. § 1101) governs federal procurement of architecture and engineering services. It requires agencies to select A&E firms based on professional qualifications and demonstrated competence, not price. Firms submit SF330 qualification packages, agencies rank the most qualified, and then negotiate fair compensation with the top-ranked firm. SamSearch helps you find Brooks Act solicitations, understand evaluation criteria, and build compelling SF330s.
    What NAICS codes do architecture and engineering firms use?
    A&E firms use several NAICS codes: 541310 (Architectural Services), 541320 (Landscape Architectural Services), 541330 (Engineering Services), 541340 (Drafting Services), 541350 (Building Inspection Services), 541360 (Geophysical Surveying and Mapping), 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), and 541380 (Testing Laboratories). Using the right NAICS codes is critical for small business set-asides and finding relevant solicitations.
    Can small A&E firms win government contracts?
    Absolutely. Many government A&E contracts are set aside exclusively for small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB firms. Additionally, large A&E firms frequently seek small business subcontractors and teaming partners to meet small business subcontracting goals. SamSearch helps small A&E firms identify set-aside opportunities and teaming partnerships on larger contracts.
    How do I find IDIQ A&E contract opportunities?
    IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) contracts are common in government A&E, agencies like USACE, NAVFAC, and state DOTs use them extensively. To find IDIQ opportunities, you need to track both the initial IDIQ award solicitations and subsequent task order competitions. SamSearch monitors both, alerting you when new IDIQ vehicles open for competition and when task orders are issued under existing vehicles your firm is on.

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