Charleston Regional Center Bldg. C Fitness Center to Scanning Facility Conversion

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking construction services to convert an abandoned 3,000-square-foot fitness center into an enhanced passport production and scanning facility at the Charleston Regional Center Building C in North Charleston, SC. The comprehensive renovation project requires interior architectural modifications including demolition, new construction, cabling, physical security upgrades, and installation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, fire protection, and fire alarm systems. All work must comply with base access and security requirements established by FLETC and the Department of State. This pre-solicitation notice (19AQMM25R0225) is informational only and does not accept quotes, bids, or proposals, nor will the government respond to questions at this stage. The notice was posted on July 30, 2025, with a due date of August 14, 2025, though specific evaluation criteria have not yet been disclosed.

This opportunity is designated as a competitive 8(a) set-aside, restricting participation exclusively to eligible small disadvantaged businesses certified under the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program. No incumbent contractors or potential award values have been specified in the current documentation, with contract details including award date, dollar amount, and selected contractor marked as "To Be Determined." The project falls under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and PSC code Y1AA for Construction of Office Buildings. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Ryan C. Edwards, who can be reached at EdwardsRC@state.gov. The facility conversion will transform the existing fitness center space into a specialized scanning facility to support the Department of State's passport production operations.