DESIGN BUILD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR PRE-FABRICATED CONTAINERS AT GUAYAQUIL PORT, ECUADOR
ID: 19GE5026R0011Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURTWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (Y1FZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9fa3736082bb4c1592bbb1804f20c2ac/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of State is seeking qualified contractors to provide Design Build Construction Services for the installation of pre-fabricated containers at Guayaquil Port, Ecuador. The project entails comprehensive design, construction, and supervision of high-cube containers that will serve as a kitchen, dining area, dormitories for 12 individuals, an administration office, and storage, along with the integration of utilities and installation of various systems such as air conditioning, communication, CCTV, and fire protection. This Firm Fixed-Price Construction Type Contract is estimated to be valued between $250,000 and $500,000, with interested companies required to express their interest by December 2, 2025, via email to Sarah Pfannkuche at PfannkucheS@state.gov, ensuring they meet specific qualifications including Ecuadorian construction licenses and SAM registration prior to contract award.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sarah Pfannkuche
    Pfannkuches@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Pre-Solicitation Notice.pdf
    The U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Design Build Construction Services to install pre-fabricated containers at Guayaquil Port, Ecuador. This Firm Fixed-Price Construction Type Contract, estimated between $250,000 and $500,000, requires comprehensive design, construction, and supervision. The project includes high-cube containers for a kitchen, dining area, dormitories for 12 people, an administration office, and storage. The contractor must integrate utilities, install air conditioning, communication, CCTV, and fire protection systems, and provide furniture. Interested companies must express interest by December 2, 2025, via email to PfannkucheS@state.gov, including firm details, Unique Entity Identifier, and completing an application checklist. The solicitation documents contain Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information and will not be posted on SAM.gov. Offerors must be knowledgeable in English, possess Ecuadorian construction licenses, and demonstrate authorization to operate in Ecuador and the ability to provide Irrevocable Letters of Credit totaling 40% of the contract value. SAM registration is mandatory before contract award.
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