American Fair: Freedom 250 In HAT YAI

The provided government file details the "Construction of a Roof Covering for the Student Activity Area" project at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus. The project involves using a Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) steel structure system, a knockdown building method where components are factory-produced. The contractor is responsible for designing the steel structure, presenting shop drawings, detailed construction drawings, and structural calculation reports with certified design signatures. These documents must be submitted to the procurement committee for approval before construction begins. The file includes various plans such as ground floor, canopy roof, and main roof plans, as well as elevation views, all indicating a grey 0.50mm (TCT) metal sheet for roofing and wall cladding. Key personnel involved in the project include the Vice President of Hat Yai Campus, Assistant President for Civil Affairs, Director of Physical and Environmental Affairs, Head of Design and Construction, a structural engineer, an electrical system designer, an architect, and a drafter. The overall dimensions for the activity area are 40.00m by 20.00m, with specific column base center-to-center measurements and canopy slopes of 5 degrees. The file emphasizes that measurements should be taken from figures and not by measuring the drawings themselves.

The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, is soliciting proposals for the "American Fair: Freedom 250 Hat Yai" event, scheduled for May 19, 2026. The fair will be held at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus, an 800-square-meter outdoor venue. The Embassy will cover the base venue rental, while contractors are responsible for all other venue-related costs, including a security deposit, security, and cleaning staff. Water and electricity will be provided by the university, but contractors must ensure adequate distribution. Pyrotechnics, smoke effects, and fireworks are prohibited, while drones and elevated structures require prior approval. The contract is firm-fixed-price, and pricing must remain fixed for 12 months. Payment will be milestone-based (Planning, Execution, Post-Event), with offerors proposing percentage splits. The fair aims to showcase American culture, entrepreneurship, and U.S.-Thai relations through interactive programming and localized content. The contractor is expected to propose additional exhibitors, vendors, and partners for Embassy approval. The event will be free and open to the public, targeting a large-scale, family-friendly audience. The Embassy will coordinate VIP security and a cocktail reception separately. Public liability insurance is the contractor's responsibility. The contractor must develop and execute a communications plan, with Embassy approval required for KOLs and paid media. Proposals should include a strategic framework, work plan, and quality assurance plan. The award will be based on the lowest price among acceptable and responsible offerors.

The U.S. Embassy Bangkok has issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19TH2026Q0026 for an "American Fair: Freedom 250 in Hat Yai," commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The fair, scheduled for September 4-6, 2026, at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus, aims to showcase American culture, ingenuity, and leadership in entrepreneurship. The selected contractor will be responsible for comprehensive planning, design, promotion, and event management, including creating themed zones, organizing interactive activities, and managing logistics. Proposals must be submitted electronically to soontare@state.gov by May 15, 2026, 15:00 PM (Bangkok time), and include SF-1449, Section 1 (Pricing), and additional information from Section 3. Offerors must be registered in the SAM database (https://www.sam.gov). The contract will be awarded to the responsible company with the lowest acceptable price. Questions are due by April 29, 2026.

Amendment A0001 to Solicitation 19TH2026Q0026, issued by the U.S. Embassy Bangkok on May 7, 2026, extends the quotation due date to May 29, 2026, on or before 15:00 PM (Bangkok time). This administrative modification, made pursuant to FAR 43.103(b)(1), solely alters the deadline for offer submissions. All other specifications, terms, and conditions of the original solicitation dated April 20, 2026, remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered.