Design and Construction of New Storage and Alternate Command Center (ACC)
ID: 19GE5025R0062Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: FAMILY HOUSING FACILITIES (C1FA)
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    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified contractors for the design and construction of a new Storage and Alternate Command Center (ACC) at the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil. The project, estimated to cost between $250,000 and $500,000, involves constructing an attached building that will feature two rooms, an open meeting space, fire alarm systems, plumbing modifications, and enhanced security measures, alongside a storage area with an open layout. This initiative represents a significant investment in infrastructure aimed at improving operational capabilities for U.S. government functions in Brazil. Interested firms must express their interest by April 14, 2025, and are required to provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and contact details to obtain the solicitation documentation. For further inquiries, contractors can reach out to Patticha Gruenbeck at GruenbeckP@state.gov or Kenneth G. Mamba at MambaKG@state.gov.

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    Patticha Gruenbeck
    GruenbeckP@state.gov
    Kenneth G. Mamba
    MambaKG@state.gov
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    The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, is planning to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design and construction of a new Storage and Alternate Command Center (ACC). The project, estimated to cost between $250,000 and $500,000, aims to construct an attached building adjacent to existing facilities. Key features of the ACC will include two rooms, an open meeting space, fire alarm systems, plumbing modifications, and security measures, while the storage area will have an open layout and necessary fixtures. Interested contractors must express their interest by April 14, 2025, and are required to hold all relevant permits to operate in Brazil. To apply for the solicitation documentation, firms must provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), along with contact details. The document emphasizes the importance of compliance with U.S. laws and requires bidders to have active status in the System for Award Management (SAM). Furthermore, contractors need to demonstrate their capability to secure financing and permits for project execution. Overall, this RFP highlights a significant infrastructure investment by the U.S. government to enhance operational facilities in Brazil.
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