Department of State 2017 Construction Contract for Stockholm, Sweden Embassy Building Upgrades

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations initiated a procurement process to pre-qualify small business firms for construction services aimed at upgrading security at the Embassy Complex in Stockholm, Sweden. This project was designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, targeting construction activities. However, the solicitation, identified as SAQMMA-17-R0270 and posted on September 13, 2017, was ultimately cancelled because the government determined it could not award a contract that represented the best value at a fair and reasonable price based on the proposals received. No awards were made under this solicitation, and the government plans to release a new solicitation for this work in the future. Key contacts for this procurement were Contracting Officers Ariana Nazario and James G. Thomas, reachable via the Department of State. The place of performance for the project was specified as Stockholm, Sweden. The cancellation notice indicates that although the initial effort did not result in a contract, the Department of State remains committed to enhancing security infrastructure at the embassy through a future procurement process.