19GE5026R0089-Pre-Solicitation.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO)

Giessener Strasse 30

60435 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Tel: +49 (69) 7535-3345

Email: GruenbeckP@state.gov

June 5, 2026

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

SOLICITATION NO. 19GE5026R0089

The Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO) hereby provides the following pre-solicitation notice in respect of the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:

Albany Court Renovation and Accessibility Upgrade

U.S. Embassy London, United Kingdom

The solicitation may result in award of a firm-fixed price bid/build construction contract in the third quarter of 2026. This requirement is anticipated to be competed on an unrestricted basis pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.000(b)(1)(ii). The applicable North

American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236118, Residential Remodelers.

This project will require the provision of construction services to modernize and refurbish Albany

Court in London, United Kingdom. Albany Court is a Government-owned residential apartment building originally constructed in the early 1960s and acquired by the U.S. Government in 1975.

The building has been modified over time to accommodate changing residential requirements. The current project will renovate and convert the existing residential building to support current

Mission housing needs, improve accessibility, replace aged building systems, and implement more energy-efficient heating and hot water systems.

The contractor will be responsible for providing all construction services, contract coordination, and supervision necessary to complete the project within the established timeframe. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, management, supervision, and other services required to perform the work in accordance with the contract requirements.

Pursuant to the Foreign Service Buildings Act of 1926, as amended, competition is limited to: (1)

American-owned firms; and (2) firms from countries that permit or agree to permit substantially equal access to American firms for comparable diplomatic and consular building projects. In accordance with DOSAR 636.104-70(c), qualifying American-owned firms will receive a ten percent price evaluation preference for purposes of determining competitive status, provided that two prospective responsible offerors submit proposals.

Qualified firms interested in this solicitation shall submit an expression of interest in writing to

Ms. Patticha Gruenbeck at GruenbeckP@state.gov, with a copy to FrankfurtRPSO@state.gov, not mailto:GruenbeckP@state.gov mailto:GruenbeckP@state.gov mailto:FrankfurtRPSO@state.gov

Pre-Solicitation Notice, Solicitation No. 19GE5026R0089 Page 2 of 2 later than 15:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST) on Friday, June 19, 2026, using solicitation number 19GE5026R0089 in the subject line.

Expressions of interest shall include the following information:

• Name of firm;

• Name, telephone and email address of Point of Contact (POC);

• Evidence of the firm’s eligibility under the Foreign Service Buildings Act of 1926, as amended, as defined by DOSAR 636.104-70(a) and (b). Supporting documentation may include applicable laws, regulations, treaty provisions, procurement rules, official government guidance, prior procurement notices or awards showing American firm eligibility, or other official documentation demonstrating reciprocal access.

The solicitation package will not be posted publicly on SAM.gov. Only firms that submit a timely expression of interest and provide the required information will receive the solicitation package when it becomes available. Offerors are responsible for monitoring any notices, amendments, or instructions issued by the Government. The solicitation package will only be available in the

English language. All requirements for translations will be at the expense of the contractor.

Interested firms should review the anticipated requirements described in this notice before submitting an expression of interest. Firms submitting an expression of interest should be prepared to demonstrate, if requested in the solicitation, their ability to comply with all applicable authorization, licensing, permitting, visa, labor, tax, insurance, safety, and performance and payment protection requirements for construction work in the place of performance.

The solicitation will include DOSAR 652.242-73, Authorization and Performance, which requires the contractor to obtain authorization to operate and do business in the country where the contract will be performed and to obtain all licenses and permits required for performance. The U.S.

Government will not assist with visa, work authorization, licensing, or local registration requirements.

The solicitation is also expected to include performance and payment surety requirements in accordance with FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction, and applicable solicitation instructions. Offerors may be required to submit evidence from a financial institution confirming their ability to obtain required bonds, irrevocable letters of credit, or other acceptable security if selected for award.

This acquisition is subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America. One or more of the items under this acquisition are subject to the World Trade Organization Government

Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) and Free Trade Agreements (FTA). In accordance with the

Foreign Service Buildings Act of 1926, as amended, competition is limited to eligible firms as defined by that statute.

This pre-solicitation notice is for planning and informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, or invitation for bid. The U.S. Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this notice.