Department of State 2024 Design-Build Construction Contract for Praia, Cabo Verde New Embassy Compound (NEC) Project

The Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations is seeking to pre-qualify firms for a design-build construction contract to develop a new embassy compound in Praia, Cabo Verde. Interested offerors must demonstrate having completed a construction contract or subcontract of at least $165 million for similar work. Pre-qualification submissions are due by February 12, 2024 and must establish eligibility as a United States person under the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act as well as possession of or ability to obtain a secret facility security clearance. Pre-qualified firms will then receive a request for proposals to submit technical and pricing proposals for the design and construction of facilities including a chancery, support annex, utility buildings, and parking for a total estimated construction cost of $310-350 million.

There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. The work involves design-build services and construction of a new embassy compound estimated between $310-350 million. Interested parties must demonstrate experience on a past project of similar scope valued over $165 million. Submissions are due February 12, 2024 to pre-qualify for the full and open competition contract award.