19AQMM25R0023 US Embassy Kampala CAA Renovation Notice of Solicitation of Submissions for Contractor Pre-Qualification

The Department of State is seeking qualified contractors to provide design-build construction services for the renovation and expansion of the Controlled Access Area at the U.S. Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. The project involves constructing a new four-level annex totaling approximately 5,434 square meters, connecting to the existing chancery, along with renovations aimed at enhancing security, operational efficiency, and increasing space for embassy programs. The total estimated construction cost ranges from $90 million to $115 million, with the work planned to proceed in multiple phases, including design, construction, and close-out activities, all while maintaining embassy operations. The procurement process will be conducted in two phases: first, pre-qualification of interested offerors based on criteria such as experience, security clearance eligibility, and organizational capacity; second, issuing a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to pre-qualified firms, who will then submit technical and pricing proposals. The contract awarded will be firm fixed-price, requiring comprehensive services from design development, including architecture, engineering, security, and sustainable design, to construction management and project coordination. Offerors must possess or be eligible to obtain a U.S. Facility Clearance at the Secret level, and foreign firms are ineligible for this clearance. The solicitation is scheduled for release around December 17, 2024, with the pre-qualification deadline set for December 17, 2024. Interested parties can find additional details and register via SAM.gov.