Request for Architect/Engineer Qualifications

The Department of State is seeking architectural and engineering (A&E) services for developing and designing a new gas/fuel fill station at the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane, Laos. The project requires comprehensive A&E consulting and design services spanning multiple disciplines, including architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, security, and infrastructure planning. Firms interested in this opportunity must submit a completed Standard Form 330 by 11:59 PM local time in Vientiane on April 21, 2025, via electronic submission to VientianeProcurement@state.gov. The agency will evaluate submissions based on several key criteria: professional qualifications, specialized experience, technical competence, demonstrated project success, organizational capacity, knowledge of local conditions and regulations, and possession of a valid Laotian business license. Firms are permitted to attach key personnel resumes to their submission and will be selected primarily on the basis of their technical qualifications.

This pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for the contract, meaning it is open to all qualified firms. While the exact contract value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a substantial professional services engagement. The project scope encompasses extensive design work across multiple engineering and architectural domains, potentially indicating a complex and potentially high-value contract. The solicitation suggests the project will involve detailed facility design, including considerations for operations, infrastructure, construction, security, and site planning. The timeline implies the design phase will likely commence shortly after the submission deadline, with the expectation that selected firms can demonstrate rapid mobilization and technical expertise in embassy infrastructure development.