USA Pavilion Design-Build fit-out construction, Exhibit Design, Content Development, and Decommissioning for Expo 2027 Belgrade, Serbia

The U.S. Department of State, Office of the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs is soliciting qualified Design-Build firms to design, construct, and decommission a temporary USA Pavilion for Expo 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia. The comprehensive scope of work includes full design and construction fit-out of a 972 square-meter single-story pavilion, exhibit design and content development, fabrication and installation, maintenance and technical support during the three-month exhibition period, and complete decommissioning and site restoration. The pavilion must accommodate exhibition spaces, performance areas, VIP hosting for 16 people, meeting rooms for 12 people, food and beverage facilities, retail space not exceeding 20 percent of gross floor area, and outdoor landscaping, all aligned with the Expo theme "Play for Humanity - Sport and Music for All." The Design-Build Contractor will serve as the Designer of Record and be responsible for all civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, IT, and audiovisual systems while ensuring compliance with Expo guidelines and Serbian building codes. Key dates include a deadline of January 30, 2026, for submission of letters of interest to Jennifer Leung (LeungJB@state.gov) and Lori Botkin (BotkinLL@state.gov), with the full RFP expected to be available on the Department of State ProjNet System on or about January 30, 2026.

This opportunity is available for full and open competition with no set-aside designations, and no incumbent contractor or potential competitor information is identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price award with an estimated cost range between $10 million and $13 million. The pavilion structure will be a single-story building measuring 36.00 meters by 27.00 meters with a 10-meter height, projected to serve 4 to 6 million visitors during the three-month specialized exposition. All offerors must be active, registered entities on SAM.gov with a valid UEI number at the time of proposal submission. Interested firms should note that no security clearances are required for this civilian federal contract opportunity.