Pre-Solicitation Notice for Atrium Interior Design and Fit-out
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19ZA6025PR15166496
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541410 Interior Design Services
- Place of performance
- Lusaka Lusaka 10101 Zambia
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia is seeking interior design services to redesign the embassy's atrium, which currently does not effectively support its intended uses. The Department of State aims to create a more functional and welcoming space that can accommodate embassy-wide gatherings, improve traffic flow, and serve multiple purposes. The project's key objectives include enhancing space utilization, designing an inviting atrium with cafeteria seating and small meeting spaces, and creating an environment that aligns with the embassy's identity and mission. The contract will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable approach, with the potential for award based on initial offers without further discussion. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to submitting a proposal, with a response deadline of April 8, 2025.
The solicitation does not have a specific set-aside designation and will result in a firm fixed-price contract. While the exact award value is not specified, the design will need to accommodate forty people in cafeteria seating and include multiple flexible meeting areas. The contract performance will take place at the U.S. Embassy location in Lusaka, specifically at Plot 692 Lot 100 Ibex Hill Road. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 541410 for Interior Design Services and PSC category C211 for Architectural and Engineering services. A pre-solicitation conference is planned, with the specific date to be announced in the full solicitation document. Electronic submissions are permitted, with a file size limitation of 5MB per email transmission.
Notice text
DESCRIPTION:
The U. S Embassy Lusaka Zambia invites Expression of Interest for Interior Design Services to Re-design the US Embassy Lusaka Atrium.
The atrium of the U.S Embassy serves as a hub for visitors, employees, and inter agency large gatherings. The space would benefit from a redesign to improve function and aesthetics. Redesigning the atrium will create a welcoming and more functional environment that aligns with the building's purpose and architectural style.
The current atrium does not effectively support its intended uses, such as Embassy-wide engagement, efficient traffic flow, and multi-purpose events. A redesign is essential to:
- Enhance space utilization and accessibility.
- Design an inviting, aesthetically pleasing atrium space with cafeteria seating and small meeting spaces
- Maintain it as the primary gathering place for Embassy employees
- Make it a welcoming space for visitors
- Align the atrium with the identity and mission of the U.S Embassy Lusaka
- Allow for easy reconfiguration of proposed seating to serve the various needs of the embassy community
- Design an inviting space for the cafeteria and for small internal meetings:
- Design a multi-functional, comfortable cafeteria seating area to accommodate forty people (movable).
- Design a multiple seating areas to accommodate short-term, small-group internal meetings and gatherings
Please note that this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Lusaka, Zambia will launch the solicitation on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) website when it is available.
The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.
The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror who is responsible contractor. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.
The Government is planning a pre-solicitation conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation.
All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals. Failure to register at the time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non responsible.
Electronic Submission/Responses:
This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed 5MB, if it does then you might have to send more than one email.
PLACE OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE:
U.S. Embassy Lusaka
Plot 692 Lot 100
Ibex Hill Road
Postal Code: 10101
Lusaka, Zambia
ARCHIVE POLICY:
Automatic, on specified date
ARCHIVE DATE:
Unknown
Allow Vendors to Add/Remove From Interest Vendors:
Yes
Allow Vendors to View Interested Vendors List:
No
SET ASIDE:
N/A
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PRE Solicitation notice for Artrium Interior design r.pdf |
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