Design-Build Fit-Out of USA Pavilion at Expo 2027 Belgrade, Serbia - Request for Information/Market Research

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is conducting market research to identify qualified firms capable of executing the full design-build fit-out of the USA Pavilion at Specialized Expo 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks contractors with proven capabilities in comprehensive pavilion projects, including design, construction, interior exhibition design, installation, and disassembly services. Interested firms must demonstrate extensive experience in multimedia exhibition design, design-build construction of international pavilions, crowd management for high-volume visitor experiences, and the ability to operate effectively in foreign business environments. The market research is being conducted pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, with particular emphasis on identifying small business firms capable of meeting project requirements. Electronic submissions are due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on December 22, 2025, and should be directed to Contracting Officer Jennifer Leung at LeungJB@FAN.gov.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractors are identified in this pre-solicitation phase. The project involves a single-story pavilion spanning 972 square meters of gross floor area designed to accommodate up to 5,000 visitors daily and showcase American innovation, culture, and values through an immersive, nonpolitical exhibition aligned with the Expo theme "Play for Humanity - Sport and Music for All." The estimated project cost ranges from $4 million to $6 million, with execution scheduled from May through August 2027. Interested sources should provide detailed information regarding their past performance on similar international exposition pavilion projects, relevant technical capabilities, and operational experience in complex, high-volume environments. No security clearances are required for this project, and the RFI represents an initial phase before formal proposal solicitation will occur.