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

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is soliciting proposals for the conversion of a fitness center to a scanning facility at the Charleston Regional Center Building C. This construction project involves renovating a 2,913 square foot abandoned fitness center into a passport production and scanning facility, including interior renovation work such as replacing ceiling tiles, modifying HVAC and electrical systems, installing new flooring and wall finishes, and updating security infrastructure. The solicitation (19AQMM25R0225) is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract with a performance period from October 1, 2025, to April 29, 2026, and contractors must begin work within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed. Proposals will be evaluated using a lowest-priced, technically acceptable approach across four factors: Demonstrated Experience, Technical/Management Approach, Safety Program, and Past Performance. The site visit was held on September 3, 2025, questions were due by September 8, 2025, and proposals are due by September 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET.

This procurement is designated as a competitive 8(a) set-aside, limiting participation to eligible 8(a) small business contractors only. The project has a total performance period of 180 calendar days from notice to proceed, with substantial completion targeted for March 1, 2026. Work will be performed at the Charleston Regional Center in Charleston, South Carolina, during regular business hours under strict security protocols requiring contractor personnel to be escorted by Department of State authorized personnel at all times. The renovation involves converting the existing fitness space into a specialized facility capable of supporting passport production and scanning operations, with extensive requirements for sustainability standards, energy efficiency guidelines, and comprehensive indoor air quality management. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation materials.