19GE5026R0090-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

May 29, 2026

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

SOLICITATION NO. 19GE5026R0090

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:

Refurbishment of the Winfield House Cottages

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 refurbish the Winfield House cottages located in London, United Kingdom. The work includes, but is not limited to, renovation of kitchens and bathrooms, removal and construction of walls where required, overhaul of windows and external doors, central heating and hot water replacement, gas boiler and radiator work, cold water and drainage systems, complete electrical rewiring, telephone and internet infrastructure, fire detection and fire door work, flooring, interior and exterior painting, scaffolding, roof and structural repairs, final cleaning, and all required certifications and closeout documentation.

The successful 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.

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, no later than 15:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST) on Friday, June 12, 2026, using solicitation number 19GE5026R0090 in the subject line.

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Expressions of interest shall include the following information:

• Name of firm

• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

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

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, the U.S. System for Award

Management (SAM) registration, 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.

Registration in the SAM is mandatory for award. Offerors must have an active SAM registration and Unique Entity Identifier, UEI, at the time required by the solicitation and at the time of award.

The successful offeror must maintain active SAM registration through final payment.

This acquisition is subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America.

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.