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This document is a public release of information from the U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), and the Office of Procurement Executive (OPE). It prohibits the public release of any information, including photographs, related to DOS projects without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. All project-related documents and records are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government, and no publication or dissemination of information is allowed without authorization. The document requests that contractors and subcontractors exercise discretion and safeguard sensitive information associated with DOS projects. It also provides instructions for submitting requests to publish DOS project information in the future.

The related federal contract opportunity is for Design-Build Construction Services for a New Embassy Compound project in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. The project scope includes site/compound development, new office building, access controls, marine security guard residence, support annex/warehouse, and utility building. Offerors must demonstrate successful completion of at least four (4) similar Design/Build Construction projects in the United States or at a U.S. diplomatic or consular mission within the last ten (10) years, each with an initial construction award amount of at least $150 million.

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February 9, 2024

TO: All Construction, Design and Engineering Contractors

Supporting the DOS Overseas Buildings Operations Program

SUBJECT: Public Release of Information & Safeguarding Information

The U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), and the

Office of Procurement Executive (OPE), is providing you this reminder that public release of information regarding any aspect of the design, construction, or any other service in relation to our projects is prohibited without the written approval of the Contracting Officer. There shall be no release of information related to any project, which includes photographs in any medium, including your company website or any Internet forum. This prohibition also applies to all firms involved in the project including subcontractors at any tier. Because of this, prime contractors are requested to distribute the contents of this letter to all of their cleared and uncleared subcontractors performing work on DOS projects.

All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under these projects shall be for sole use of and shall become the exclusive property of the U.S.

Government. No article, book, pamphlet, recording, broadcast, speech, television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of the work performed under these projects shall be published or disseminated through any medium without the prior written authorization of the Contracting

Officer. These obligations do not cease upon the expiration or termination of the projects or at any other point in time.

Information associated with any DOS project is considered sensitive and needs to be safeguarded against general public release. Please be reminded that your company, your employees, and subcontractors shall exercise the utmost discretion in regards to all matters, materials, and data relating to their duties and functions on Diplomatic projects.

If you currently have DOS project material on your website, or any other public medium, that hasn’t been approved by a DOS Contracting Officer, immediately email SavageJM@state.gov, AND

LeungJB@state.gov with the information you’ve published and the Internet site where such information could be found. The information will be reviewed by the Department for approval or disapproval.

If you wish to publish DOS project information on your website, in print, or other media in the future, please submit your request with the information you would like to release prior to publication to SavageJM@state.gov AND LeungJB@state.gov (email all) for approval. If available please include the contract or task order number.

mailto:SavageJM@state.gov mailto:LeungJB@state.gov mailto:SavageJM@state.gov mailto:LeungJB@state.gov

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