Worldwide Environmental Engineering Services

The U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the FY27 Worldwide Environmental Engineering Services IDIQ. This competitive small business set-aside, under NAICS code 541330, seeks a professional, licensed environmental engineering firm to provide comprehensive services at government-owned and leased diplomatic facilities worldwide and domestic offices in Washington, DC. The contractor will perform various environmental services, including asbestos and lead surveys, air and water quality analyses, mold remediation, and environmental site assessments. The acquisition is structured as a single-award, Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ contract with a base year and four one-year options, totaling an estimated value of $4.5 million ($900,000 annually). Procurement will follow a three-stage Brooks Act selection process: - **Stage 1 (Pre-qualification):** Evaluation of submitted portfolios to establish a short-list of highly rated firms. - **Stage 2 (Short List):** Evaluation of detailed technical teams, management plans, and past performance. - **Stage 3 (RFP):** Submission and negotiation of pricing proposals with the most qualified firm. To receive the award, the successful offeror must possess or be eligible to obtain a DCSA Top Secret Facility Clearance with Top Secret safeguarding capability. The Stage 1 solicitation is scheduled for release on SAM.gov in July 2026, with an anticipated contract award in March 2027 and a performance period from May 16, 2027, through May 15, 2032. Interested firms do not need to submit documentation at this time.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), has issued RFP 19AQMM26R0323 to award a single, five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for worldwide environmental engineering services. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330, featuring a total estimated value of $4.5 million and a guaranteed minimum of $10,000. The selected contractor will perform comprehensive environmental services at diplomatic facilities globally. Key tasks include asbestos inspections, management planning, industrial hygiene oversight, hazardous material assessments, air and water quality analyses, soil contamination remediation, and EPA AHERA training. Procurement follows a three-stage Brooks Act selection process: - **Stage 1:** Evaluation of the prime firm's past performance (3 to 5 projects valued between $250,000 and $1,000,000 completed within ten years), key personnel profiles (including CIH, CHMM, and CSP), and organizational structure. - **Stage 2:** Technical team assessments and oral presentations for short-listed offerors. - **Stage 3:** Price proposal negotiations with the most highly qualified firm. Active SAM.gov registration is a mandatory pass/fail requirement at Stage 1 submission. To receive the award, the selected firm must possess or be eligible to obtain a DCSA Top Secret Facility Clearance. Stage 1 submissions must not exceed 40 pages in a single bookmarked PDF and must be shared via Google Drive to PakuwalS1@fan.gov and BotkinLL@fan.gov by 2:00 p.m. ET on August 17, 2026. Clarification questions are due by August 3, 2026.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) and the Office of the Procurement Executive (OPE) issued a memorandum reinforcing strict guidelines on the public release and safeguarding of information. All construction, design, and engineering contractors—including subcontractors at all tiers—are prohibited from publishing or disseminating any details, photographs, or materials related to DOS diplomatic projects without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. This restriction applies to company websites, internet forums, and all other media, and the non-disclosure obligation remains in effect indefinitely, even after project completion. Additionally, contractors with existing, unapproved project information online must immediately report it for review, and any future requests for public release must be submitted via email for formal approval.