Life Cycle Renovation (Design/Build)

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
19GE5025R0057
Agency
Office of Acquisition Management Department of State
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
PSC
C1FA Architect And Engineering- Construction: Family Housing Facilities
Place of performance
Brasilia Brazil
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking design and construction services for a comprehensive life cycle renovation of the official diplomatic residence in Brasilia, Brazil. The contract will require a qualified firm to provide full design and construction services, including contract coordination and supervision for an extensive renovation project. Key renovation requirements include constructing a new garage, modifying the front fence to accommodate two large SUVs, creating an open-concept kitchen connected to living and dining areas, and reconfiguring the layout to include three suites and a master suite. Interested companies must submit expressions of interest by March 18, 2025, to Ms. Patticha Gruenbeck at GruenbeckP@state.gov, with a copy to FrankfurtRPSO@state.gov. Companies must include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), point of contact information, and complete physical and mailing address when expressing interest.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract, which falls under the NAICS category of Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The estimated project value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with an expected firm-fixed price contract award anticipated in the second quarter of 2024. The comprehensive renovation will include complete replacement of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, installation of new TV and data systems, lighting, solar water heating systems with pool heat pumps, and a new LPG system for the kitchen, laundry, and flash heaters. Contractors will be required to demonstrate their ability to work in Brazil, be proficient in English, and provide 40% performance security through Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILCs). The solicitation package contains Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information and will be provided directly to companies that submit complete interest letters.

Notice text

The U.S. Embassy Brasilia requires design and construction services to renovate the existing official diplomatic residence. The successful offeror shall provide design and construction services, contract coordination, and supervision, including but not limited to the management and construction necessary to meet the requirements of this contract within the established timeframe. All required construction services shall be performed including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services required to complete the life cycle renovation in Brasilia, Brazil. 

Key renovation requirements include the construction of a new garage and adjustment to the front fence to accommodate two large SUVs, along with an open-concept kitchen design that connects to the living and dining rooms, in compliance with applicable safety codes and ADA regulations. The layout will be reconfigured to include three suites and a master suite, and the entire electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems will be replaced. The project will also include the installation of new TV and data systems, lighting, solar water heating systems with heat pumps for the pool, and a new LPG system for the kitchen, laundry, and flash heaters. 

Qualified companies interested in the solicitation shall express their interest by written correspondence to the attention of Ms. Patticha Gruenbeck at GruenbeckP@state.gov with a copy to FrankfurtRPSO@state.gov, not later than Tuesday, March 18, 2025 using the solicitation number 19GE5025R0057in the subject line.  

All requests for a copy of the solicitation must include the following information and document(s):  

  • Name of Firm 

  • Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) 

  • Name, Telephone and Email Address of Point of Contact 

  • Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm  

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Pre-Solicitation 19GE5025R0057.pdf PDF

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