Paint restoration for the exterior surface of Embassy buildings

The Department of State US Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan is soliciting contractors for comprehensive paint restoration services covering the exterior surfaces of multiple embassy buildings through solicitation number 19BX6025Q0012. The work will be executed in four distinct phases: Phase 1 covering the Chancery Building and Staff Garden, Phase 2 including the Service Building and Generator Building, Phase 3 encompassing Covered Parking, Guard & Police Booth, CAC Building and External Building, and Phase 4 addressing the perimeter fence. Contractors must use specified paint brands (Sherwin Williams or Nippon Paint), provide all labor, materials, equipment and services, complete plaster repairs, apply polyurethane sealants and primers, and maintain strict surface preparation protocols while protecting existing embassy property. The government will evaluate proposals based on initial completeness, technical acceptability of proposed personnel and work approach, and contractor responsibility assessment, with award going to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. Questions must be submitted by August 29, 2025 at 12:00 noon, and proposals are due September 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM local time, with offers required to remain valid for at least 90 calendar days.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and no current contractors or incumbents are identified in the documentation. The contract value is estimated between B$120,000 and B$150,000 (Brunei dollars) as a firm-fixed-price arrangement. Performance must commence within 10 calendar days of award and be completed within 180 calendar days, establishing a six-month project timeline with a one-year warranty period required. The work will be performed at the US Embassy complex located in the Brunei-Muara District of Brunei. Contractors must demonstrate local business presence, provide evidence of past performance and financial stability, include Defense Base Act insurance costs in their proposals, and obtain all necessary local permits for the work.