Phase I – Minimum Mandatory Requirements of Offerors: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - New Embassy Compound

The U.S. Department of State's Office of Acquisition Management has issued a Special Notice for Design-Build Construction Services for a New Embassy Compound in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The project is being managed on behalf of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations and involves comprehensive construction of multiple facilities. The scope includes developing three Component Administrative Centers (CACs), a recreational facility, Marine Security Guard Residence, support annex, heated parking structure, utility building, and surface parking. The project is situated on a 4.01-hectare site with an estimated construction cost between $300-330 million. The solicitation is subject to the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must meet stringent eligibility requirements, including possessing a Secret facility security clearance and being actively registered in SAM.gov. To demonstrate qualifications, offerors must have successfully completed a construction contract or subcontract in the United States or at a U.S. diplomatic mission with a minimum value of $150 million, involving work of similar type and complexity. The proposal submission is strictly electronic, with a mandatory deadline of 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time on April 7, 2025, to be sent via email or Google Drive. Firms from certain countries, including Belarus, Cuba, China, and Russia, are explicitly excluded from participation. Eligible offerors will be invited to a site visit and will subsequently submit technical and pricing proposals in Phase II of the solicitation. The contract represents a significant opportunity for U.S. construction firms with expertise in diplomatic facility development.