Refurbishment of the Winfield House Cottages, London, United Kingdom

The U.S. Department of State, through the Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, is initiating the procurement process for the refurbishment of the Winfield House cottages at the U.S. Embassy in London, United Kingdom, under solicitation number 19GE5026R0090. This project, classified under NAICS code 236118 for Residential Remodelers, involves comprehensive construction services to renovate interior and exterior structures, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, wall modifications, flooring, interior and exterior painting, full electrical rewiring, replacement of central heating and hot water systems, gas boiler and radiator work, cold water and drainage upgrades, telephone and internet infrastructure, overhaul of windows and external doors, roof and structural repairs, scaffolding, fire detection systems, and fire door installations. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, management, and supervision, and is responsible for final cleaning and submission of all required certifications and closeout documentation. The anticipated contract type is a firm-fixed price bid/build construction contract, with award expected in the third quarter of 2026. Performance will occur entirely at the Winfield House site in London, and no set-aside provisions apply; the acquisition will be competed on an unrestricted basis. Interested firms must submit an expression of interest via email to Ms. Patticha Gruenbeck at GruenbeckP@state.gov, with a copy to FrankfurtRPSO@state.gov, no later than 15:00 CEST on Friday, June 12, 2026, using the solicitation number in the subject line. The expression of interest must include the firm’s name, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and contact details for the point of contact. Only firms submitting a timely and complete expression of interest will receive the formal Request for Proposal. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possession of an active UEI are mandatory for award and must be maintained through final payment. Contractors must secure all local authorizations, licenses, and permits in the United Kingdom without government assistance, including visa and labor compliance, and must demonstrate the ability to obtain performance and payment bonds as required by FAR 52.228-15, along with possible irrevocable letters of credit or other security. The solicitation package is not publicly posted and will be provided exclusively in English, with all translation costs borne by the offeror. The contract is governed by