Construction of a chemical laboratory in quito, ecuador

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is procuring construction services for the establishment of a chemical laboratory facility in Quito, Ecuador on behalf of the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The project involves transforming an existing basement space into a functional laboratory through comprehensive demolition, removal of existing infrastructure including walls, floors, electrical systems, water pipes, and sanitary devices, and implementation of temporary worker facilities. Contractors must possess authorization to operate and conduct business in Ecuador, maintain active System for Award Management registration with a valid Unique Entity Identifier, demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English, and provide proof of all necessary permits and licenses required for construction work in Ecuador. The solicitation will employ full and open competition and be subject to United States laws and regulations, with a pre-proposal conference and site visit to be scheduled and communicated to interested parties at a later date. Interested firms must submit a written expression of interest to Ms. Sarah Pfannkuche at Pfannkuches@state.gov by April 10, 2026, including their firm name, Unique Entity Identifier, point of contact information, and complete address, with solicitation number 19GE5026R0046 referenced in the subject line.

This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation and represents full and open competition among all eligible contractors. Interested parties must provide a financial institution letter confirming the availability of Irrevocable Letters of Credit or bonds totaling 40 percent of the contract value as a mandatory requirement, demonstrating financial capability to support the project. The contract will be issued as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement in the third quarter of 2026, with no specific award value or budget range disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The solicitation document will not be posted on SAM.gov due to Sensitive But Unclassified information content and will only be provided to firms that formally express interest in the opportunity. Interested contractors should plan accordingly for the pre-proposal conference and site visit, which will be scheduled following the expression of interest deadline.