Design-Build Warehouse Construction Services, U.S. Embassy Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia

The U.S. Department of State, through the Acquisitions - Rpso Frankfurt office, is soliciting Design-Build services for the construction of a prefabricated warehouse at the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, under solicitation number 19GE5026Q0111. This is a negotiated request for proposal issued on July 10, 2026, with responses due by 1600 hours Central European Summer Time on September 10, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 236220 and requires offers to be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format, with individual submissions not exceeding 50 MB. All proposals must be in English and adhere to strict formatting requirements, including completion of the SF-1442 form for pricing and submission of two distinct volumes: a Price Quotation and a Technical Quotation. The performance period is 545 calendar days from receipt of the notice to proceed, inclusive of all phases including procurement of long-lead materials. The place of performance is Kolonia, Pohnpei, and the work involves full design and construction of a prefabricated structure with detailed technical specifications, including material sourcing (local or imported), manufacturer details, and a comprehensive Quality Management Program outlining personnel, procedures, and quality control measures. Offerors must demonstrate prior experience, adequate financial resources, necessary equipment and facilities, and a clean record regarding ethics, criminal history, and political affiliations, while also satisfying local licensing and insurance requirements. The solicitation includes several mandatory representations and certifications, including submission of a valid NCAGE code, IRS Form W-14 for foreign persons seeking tax relief, and the SF-3881 Payment Enrollment Form for entities not registered in SAM. Quoters must provide evidence of capability to secure performance and payment bonds through a letter from a financial institution confirming the ability to issue Irrevocable Letters of Credit or alternative bonding, though actual bonds are not to be submitted with the proposal. Key personnel—Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Safety and Health Program Manager, Principal Architect, and Senior Architect—must be identified with detailed biographies including name, nationality, date of birth, language proficiency, role, and relevant experience in the region. Proposals will be evaluated through a best-value comparative process assessing technical capability, past performance, and price reasonableness, with pass/f