Albany Court Renovation and Accessibility Upgrade, London, United Kingdom

The U.S. Department of State, through the Regional Procurement Support Office Frankfurt, is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal for the Albany Court Renovation and Accessibility Upgrade at the U.S. Embassy in London, United Kingdom. This project involves the comprehensive modernization of a government-owned residential apartment building to meet current Mission housing needs, including improvements to accessibility, replacement of aging building systems, and the implementation of more energy-efficient heating and hot water systems. The acquisition is governed by U.S. laws and regulations, including the Foreign Service Buildings Act of 1926, as amended, which restricts eligibility to American-owned firms or firms from countries that provide substantially equal access to American companies for comparable diplomatic construction projects. The solicitation follows a firm-fixed price bid/build contract model under NAICS code 236118 for Residential Remodelers and is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. Qualifying American-owned firms will receive a ten percent price evaluation preference if at least two responsible offerors submit proposals. Contractors must obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and authorizations to operate in the United Kingdom independently, as the U.S. Government will not assist with visas, work authorizations, licensing, or local registration. Performance and payment bonds as required by FAR 52.228-15 will be mandatory, and firms may be asked to provide financial evidence of their ability to secure these bonds or irrevocable letters of credit. The solicitation package will not be publicly posted on SAM.gov; only firms that submit a written expression of interest by 15:00 CEST on June 19, 2026, with the solicitation number 19GE5026R0089 in the subject line, along with their firm’s name, point of contact details, and evidence of eligibility under the Foreign Service Buildings Act, will receive the full request for proposal. All documentation is provided in English, and contractors bear all costs associated with translation or local compliance.