Independent Building Inspection Services PR15720825
ID: PR15720825Type: Presolicitation
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DEPARTMENT OF STATESTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY PRETORIAWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

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ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: FAMILY HOUSING FACILITIES (C1FA)

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No Set aside used (NONE)
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    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified contractors to provide Independent Building Inspection Services for the Jupiter Rising housing complex in Pretoria, South Africa. The objective of this procurement is to assess both known and unknown deficiencies in five newly constructed houses to ensure they meet U.S. Government Technical Requirements for residential occupancy. This inspection is critical for determining whether to remediate the properties or consider alternative actions, such as selling them. Interested parties must confirm attendance at a compulsory site meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025, and submit their proposals via email to the designated contacts. All bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requirements regarding telecommunications and video surveillance equipment.

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    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a Third-Party Independent Building Inspection of the Jupiter Rising housing complex in Pretoria, South Africa. The inspection aims to assess known and unknown deficiencies in five newly constructed houses to determine if they meet the USG Technical Requirements and Post Standard for residential occupancy by USG personnel. The Contractor, a licensed building inspector or architect with a team of specialized engineers, will document deficiencies, provide an Itemized Remediation Estimate (IRE) in USD, and recommend whether to remediate and occupy the properties or sell them. The SOW details inspection categories, field visit requirements, contractor tasks including selective demolition recommendations and warranty reviews, and the final report deliverables, which include a "Stay or Go" recommendation and OBO-required tracking templates.
    The document outlines compliance requirements for federal contractors under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), specifically focusing on prohibitions related to telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services from certain foreign entities, primarily China. It details Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses 52.204-24, 52.204-26, and 52.204-25, which mandate contractors to certify whether they provide or use covered telecommunications equipment or services. Contractors must disclose information on any such equipment or services, including the producer, description, and proposed use. The document defines key terms like "covered telecommunications equipment or services," "critical technology," and "covered foreign country." It also establishes reporting requirements for contractors who identify non-compliant equipment or services during contract performance and outlines exceptions to the prohibitions.
    This government file outlines clauses for purchase orders and blanket purchase agreements, focusing on commercial items and cybersecurity supply chain risk management for overseas contracting activities. It incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses by reference, covering areas such as System for Award Management, personal identity verification, commercial and government entity code reporting, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. A significant portion of the document details cybersecurity supply chain risk management responsibilities, requiring contractors to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks, provide documentation, and support government assessments. Key requirements include non-destructive and destructive testing, novation agreement notices, Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) submissions and sharing consent, prompt notification of cybersecurity supply chain events, and vulnerability exploitability exchange (VEX) reporting. Additionally, the document addresses attestations following major software version changes. It also provides extensive instructions for contracting officers on checking appropriate clauses within FAR 52.212-5, which covers contract terms and conditions implementing statutes or executive orders, including provisions related to small businesses, labor standards, environmental protection, and trade agreements.
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