Beirut, lebanon new embassy construction
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- SAQMMA17C0079
- Awardee
-
BL Harbert International LLC UEI XXNJCWMAKNH8 Part of B.l. Harbert Holdings, L.L.C.
- Awarding agency
-
Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Obligated
- $736,959,871
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- SAQMMA16R0030 Solicitation number
- Beirut NEC Award Notice · Posted Feb 17, 2016
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $737,530,435.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Bureau of Overseas Building Operations Department of State
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Lebanon
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $3,910,000 | |
| Change Order | $104,308 | |
| Change Order | $780,347 | |
| Change Order | $515,220 | |
| Change Order | $354,918 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Change Order | $394,086 | |
| Change Order | $1,501,769 | |
| Change Order | $4,667,469 | |
| Change Order | $115,087 | |
| Change Order | $778,875 | |
| Change Order | $2,882,725 | |
| Change Order | $2,306,335 | |
| Change Order | $300,000 | |
| Definitize Change Order | $21,404 | |
| Funding Only Action | $6,000,000 | |
| Change Order | $1,019,867 | |
| Change Order | $2,107,537 | |
| Change Order | $1,224,020 | |
| Change Order | $104,038 | |
| Change Order | -$107,815 | |
| Change Order | $806,096 | |
| Change Order | $462,320 | |
| Change Order | $1,628,413 | |
| Change Order | $392,103 | |
| Change Order | $1,296,698 | |
| Change Order | $40,295 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $6,312,495 | |
| Change Order | $382,450 | |
| Change Order | $16,369,845 | |
| Change Order | $59,058 | |
| Change Order | $3,224,615 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $133,742 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $302,552 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $3,066,045 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | -$128,889 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $3,633,968 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $676,000 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $210,230 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $218,780 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $147,734 | |
| Change Order | -$158,542 | |
| Change Order | $2,116,124 | |
| Change Order | $576,410 | |
| Change Order | $409,864 | |
| Change Order | $44,594 | |
| Change Order | $5,652,278 | |
| Change Order | $478,291 | |
| Change Order | $308,576 |
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About this award
The Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Building Operations, awarded a $737.530 million definitive contract to BL Harbert International LLC for Beirut, Lebanon new embassy construction on December 29, 2016, under firm fixed-price terms with an ultimate completion date of February 6, 2026.
Place of performance is Lebanon. The originating solicitation describes design-build and construction-manager-as-constructor delivery of a new U.S. Embassy compound in Beirut, encompassing architectural design, structural systems, mechanical and electrical infrastructure, security systems including forced-entry and ballistic-resistant doors and glazing, site utilities, and interior finishes. Performance extends across multiple building structures and site components with integrated material procurement and installation supervision.
BL Harbert International LLC is a for-profit limited liability company subsidiary of B.L. Harbert Holdings, LLC, competing without set-aside designation. The prime self-performed substantially all reported labor; Service Contract Inventory reporting shows 1,985 FTEs in FY2025 (most recent), with full-year invoiced amounts ranging from $43.3 million in FY2025 to $101.7 million in FY2023, and blended government-paid hourly rates declining from $29.39/hr in FY2023 to $12.26/hr in FY2024. Subcontractors in FY2025 performed zero reported hours under SCI; the teaming structure relied on specialty vendors including Norshield Security Products for forced-entry and ballistic-resistant doors and windows, PWS International for architectural windows and doors, Southwire Company for electrical wiring and cable, Schneider Electric for uninterruptible power supplies, Graybar Electric for lighting fixtures and electrical components, and a multi-vendor team for plumbing, HVAC, structural panels, architectural finishes, and site infrastructure. Active subcontracting spans January 2024 through May 2026 across documented awards.
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract SAQMMA17C0079?
SAQMMA17C0079 was awarded to BL Harbert International LLC by Office of Acquisition Management (Department of State) on December 29, 2016.
How much is contract SAQMMA17C0079 worth?
The government has obligated $736,959,871 on SAQMMA17C0079. Its current value, with exercised options, is $737,530,435.
Which agency awarded contract SAQMMA17C0079?
Office of Acquisition Management (Department of State) awarded SAQMMA17C0079, with funding from Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (Department of State).
Was contract SAQMMA17C0079 competed?
The extent of competition for SAQMMA17C0079 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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