IMPLEMENTATION OF A REGIONAL VETTING CENTER IN GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR

The U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt issued a pre-solicitation notice (19GE5026R0064) for construction services to establish a Regional Vetting Center in Guayaquil, Ecuador. This project, estimated at $340,000 - $450,000 with a 120-day performance period, involves remodeling an existing facility within the Judicial Police building. The center will support polygraph examinations, psychological assessments, financial investigations, and toxicological testing for law enforcement personnel. Work includes demolition, construction of interior walls, installation of various systems (hydro-sanitary, electrical, HVAC, fire protection, CCTV, access control, data network), and specialized areas like polygraph rooms and laboratories. Interested companies must express interest by May 7, 2026, to Pfannkuches@state.gov, providing firm details. The solicitation, not on SAM.gov, requires authorization to operate in Ecuador, financial institution letters for ILCs or bonds totaling 40% of the contract value, and active SAM registration. Competition is full and open, subject to U.S. laws.

The U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for construction services to establish a Regional Vetting Center in Guayaquil, Ecuador. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract, estimated between $340,000 and $450,000, involves remodeling an existing Judicial Police building to support polygraph examinations, psychological assessments, financial investigations, and toxicological testing for law enforcement. The project includes demolition, interior construction, installation of various systems (hydro-sanitary, electrical, HVAC, fire protection, CCTV, access control, data network), and specialized areas such as polygraph rooms and laboratories. The anticipated performance period is 120 calendar days. Interested companies must express interest by April 7, 2026, via email to Ms. Sarah Pfannkuche, providing firm details including a Unique Entity Identifier. The solicitation document contains SBU information and will not be posted on SAM.gov; only companies submitting an expression of interest will receive it. Contractors must be authorized to operate in Ecuador, provide proof of Irrevocable Letters of Credit or bonds totaling 40% of the contract value, and have an active SAM registration. Failure to provide required documentation may result in disqualification. The competition is full and open.