$45M contract vehicle expands access to responsive, small-business-led A-E services for USACE Norfolk-managed projects across Virginia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 23, 2026
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Dills Architects-Raymond JV, LLC (the JV) announced today it has been awarded Contract No. W9123626DA001, an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract for multidiscipline Architect-Engineer (A-E) services in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE Norfolk District.

Under the award, the JV will compete for task orders to deliver multidiscipline A-E services supporting mission-driven projects managed by USACE Norfolk. Importantly, projects and installations within USACE Norfolk and the USACE North Atlantic Division (NAD) AOR may be served through this contract vehicle, enabling streamlined access to qualified, small-business A-E resources wherever USACE Norfolk’s mission requires support in the Commonwealth.

The JV also extends its sincere appreciation to USACE Norfolk for its genuine commitment to the small business community and for the District’s continued leadership in advocating for small businesses in federal contracting. Dills Architects-Raymond JV, LLC greatly respects the work USACE Norfolk advances every day to ensure small business partners have meaningful opportunities to contribute to critical public and defense missions.

“We are honored to support USACE Norfolk and all the installations they serve. With this award we proudly continue our partnership in the district’s mission delivery.”
– Clay Dills, President of Dills Architects

The JV’s approach is built on practical collaboration and readiness—combining the depth and agility of two experienced small businesses that understand the pace, standards, and coordination required for federal programs. With past performance supporting organizations such as USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, and individual military installations, the team is positioned to help USACE Norfolk move quickly through task order delivery from need to execution.

“Raymond is excited that our partnership with Dills Architects has led to our first opportunity to support the Norfolk District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Clay Dills and his team have long been an anchor in the Norfolk area and we look forward to working with them to be a full architecture and engineering team supporting the United States military.”
– Michael Ramos, President of Raymond

Dills Architects-Raymond JV, LLC appreciates the opportunity to compete for task orders under W9123626DA001 and looks forward to supporting USACE Norfolk with high-quality, mission-focused A-E services that advance readiness, resilience, and long-term value for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

About Dills Architects

Dills Architects was founded in 1983 by Dan Dills who, as an enlisted man in the Army working on building projects in Europe during World War II, well understood that design is an act of civic responsibility—one that must serve the present while anticipating what the future will require. Dan developed a discipline grounded in technical rigor and buildable solutions that continues to shape the ethos of the Dills’ practice. Today, Dills Architects serves as stewards of the possible through the discovery and activation of the best of people and places in the public realm, guiding clients through strategic planning and goal-driven decisions that balance cost and long-term value.

About Raymond

Raymond is a full-service architecture, engineering, and building envelope small business with 130 professionals and decades of federal design experience. Supporting Federal agencies is central to our mission, and we bring a strong understanding of the complexities of Government contracting. Our multidisciplinary team provides integrated in-house architecture, engineering, interior design, commissioning, construction administration, and building envelope consulting services, allowing us to deliver seamless coordination from project planning through construction. Raymond has successfully planned and designed a wide range of mission-critical facilities, including industrial and non-industrial buildings, administrative spaces, training facilities, infrastructure improvements, and modernization projects for federal and public-sector clients nationwide. Raymond is also widely recognized as an industry leader in building envelope and roofing systems evaluation, testing, and design, expertise that has proven essential to federal clients managing large and diverse facility portfolios. Our experience spans new construction, major renovations, and adaptive reuse projects, often executed within occupied and operational environments while maintaining continuity of operations. Through a collaborative, client-focused approach, we are committed to delivering practical, high-quality solutions that support long-term facility performance, operational efficiency, and mission success.

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