Design-build services for a new controlled access area (CAA) - US embassy nairobi, kenya
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 19AQMM25C0240
- Awardee
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BL Harbert International LLC UEI XXNJCWMAKNH8
- Awarding agency
-
Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Obligated
- $210,741,550
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Nairobi, Kenya, CAA Addition Pre-Solicitation · 19AQMM24R0188 · Posted Jun 28, 2024
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $210,741,550.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 27% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Bureau of Overseas Building Operations Department of State
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- PSC
- Y1AA Construction Of Office Buildings
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Kenya
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $210,741,550 |
About this award
The Bureau of Overseas Building Operations awarded a $210.7 million definitive contract to BL Harbert International LLC for design-build services of a new Controlled Access Area at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, on October 1, 2025, under firm fixed-price terms with no set-aside.
Performance is in Kenya, with an ultimate completion date of September 1, 2029. The originating market research solicitation, posted June 28, 2024, described construction of a standalone 5-story Consular Affairs Addition building with one below-grade level and approximately 187 desks. The initial pre-solicitation estimated construction cost at $340–$400 million; the awarded contract ceiling reflects the final negotiated value.
Subcontractors on the award include Southwest Microwave Inc. for security systems (perimeter intrusion detection and tactical automated security), Point Security Inc. for X-ray screening equipment, and a Dell Computer vendor for IT infrastructure and server components.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ulma Form-Works, Inc. | $45,983 | |
| Subcontractor not on record | $91,953 | |
| Mayer Electric Supply Company, Inc. | $30,357 | |
| Scansource Inc. | $63,128 | |
| Subcontractor not on record | $90,500 | |
| Scansource Inc. | $58,971 | |
| Southwest Microwave Inc. | $153,916 | |
| Subcontractor not on record | $58,805 | |
| Point Security Inc. | $42,951 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 19AQMM25C0240?
19AQMM25C0240 was awarded to BL Harbert International LLC by Office of Acquisition Management (Department of State) on October 1, 2025.
How much is contract 19AQMM25C0240 worth?
The government has obligated $210,741,550 on 19AQMM25C0240.
Which agency awarded contract 19AQMM25C0240?
Office of Acquisition Management (Department of State) awarded 19AQMM25C0240, with funding from Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (Department of State).
Was contract 19AQMM25C0240 competed?
The extent of competition for 19AQMM25C0240 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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