Pre-Solicitation 19GE5025R0051.pdf

May 8, 2025

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

SOLICITATION NO. 19GE5025R0051

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:

Utilities Replacement at GSO Annex and Housing

U.S. Embassy Seoul, Republic of Korea

The solicitation may result in award of a firm-fixed price design/build construction contract in the third quarter of 2025.

This project will require the provision of comprehensive design and construction services at two

Embassy-controlled sites: the GSO Annex and the Embassy Housing compounds, both located on

U.S. Army Garrison–Yongsan (USAG-Y) property in the Yongsan-gu District of Seoul. The GSO

Annex covers approximately 3.32 hectares (8.2 acres), and the Housing compound spans 22.83 hectares (56.4 acres). These facilities are co-located with U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) infrastructure and support U.S. Government operations in the Republic of Korea.

The successful offeror will be responsible for providing design and construction services, contract coordination, and supervision, including management of all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to meet project requirements within the established timeframe. All required construction services shall be performed including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services required to complete the project.

The estimated magnitude of this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.204. This estimate is provided solely for general orientation and does not reflect the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), which may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Pursuant to the Foreign Service Buildings Act of 1926, as amended (22 U.S.C. 302), competition is limited to American-owned firms and firms from countries that grant substantially equal access to American companies for comparable diplomatic and consular construction projects. The definition of “American-owned firm” is set forth in DOSAR provision 636.236-71, which will be included in the forthcoming solicitation. In accordance with DOSAR 636.104-70(c), qualifying

REGIONAL PROCUREMENT SUPPORT OFFICE (RPSO)

Giessener Strasse 30

60435 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Tel.: +49 (69) 7535 3345

E-Mail: GruenbeckP@state.gov mailto:GruenbeckP@state.gov

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American-owned firms will receive a ten percent price evaluation preference, provided that two or more such firms submit responsive offers.

Qualified companies interested in this solicitation shall submit their expression of interest in writing to Ms. Patticha Gruenbeck at GruenbeckP@state.gov with a copy to

FrankfurtRPSO@state.gov, no later than Friday, May 23, 2025, using the solicitation number

19GE5025R0051 in the subject line.

All requests for a copy of the solicitation must include the following information:

• Name of Firm

• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

• Name, Telephone and Email Address of Point of Contact

This solicitation package will not be posted publicly on SAM.gov. Only companies that submit an expression of interest will receive the solicitation package when it becomes available. The solicitation package will only be available in the English language. All requirements for translations will be at the expense of the contractor.

Prospective offerors shall be proficient in written and spoken English and shall possess all appropriate permits and licenses to perform construction work in the Republic of Korea.

Furthermore, the offeror’s entity shall be in active status in the System for Award Management

(SAM) at the time of submitting an offer and at the time of contract award. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification from the award process.

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

Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. In accordance with the Foreign Service

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

For additional information related to this procurement, please contact Ms. Patticha Gruenbeck, Contract Specialist, via email at GruenbeckP@state.gov.

mailto:GruenbeckP@state.gov mailto:FrankfurtRPSO@state.gov mailto:GruenbeckP@state.gov

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APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION

SOLICITATION NO. 19GE5025R0051

By submitting an expression of interest, you are acknowledging that your company is able to reach compliance with the following highlighted requirements included in the solicitation.

In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 Authorization and Performance (Aug 1999), it will be necessary for your organization to possess authorization to operate and do business in the country in which this contract will be performed. Contractors shall be required to provide:

a. A thorough description as to what steps you have taken to investigate all requirements to obtain authorization to perform in the given country;

b. Details of your findings and a description of what your organization will actually be required to undertake to obtain licensing; and

c. Specific information concerning the period of time you anticipate it will take to obtain appropriate authorization.

You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to work in the country of performance. Any entry or work visa issues requirements must be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified. The U.S. Government will not provide any assistance with visas.

Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILCs) or other acceptable securities: You must show by way of a letter from a financial institution that, in the event of award, your company will be provided with

ILCs, or other acceptable security in accordance with FAR 52.228-15, totaling 40% of the value of the contract. The amounts being approved by your bank will need to be written into the documentary proof. The bank’s confirmation letter regarding ILCs or other acceptable securities shall be submitted with your proposal to the solicitation.

Registration in the U.S. System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory for award consideration. Offerors must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and ensure their SAM registration is in an active status at the time of submitting an offer and at the time of contract award. The successful offeror is also required to maintain active SAM status throughout the contract performance period through final payment. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements is available under the help tab at www.sam.gov and through the Federal

Service Desk (FSD) at www.fsd.gov, which provides free technical support for user assistance.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.fsd.gov/