Roof replacement at the Truman Hall Chief of Mission Residence in Brussels, Belgium
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The U.S. Department of State, through the Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, is preparing to issue a Firm Fixed-Price contract for the complete replacement of the roof at the Truman Hall Chief of Mission Residence in Brussels, Belgium, with solicitation anticipated in the third quarter of 2026. The project involves the removal and disposal of the existing slate shingle roof and titanium-zinc metal flashings, followed by selective repairs to the wood deck, fascia, eaves, and soffits, and the installation of new underlayment, matching slate shingles, and metal flashings. All existing gutters and downspouts must be salvaged, protected, cleaned, and reinstalled, and the wooden components must be repainted. The work is valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000 and requires a contractor with demonstrated expertise in historic preservation and complex roofing systems. Interested companies must submit a letter of interest by July 13, 2026, to baltaa@state.gov, including full firm details and point of contact information, and must not contact the office by phone. Proposals will only be considered from firms that complete and submit the Application for Solicitation Documentation Checklist, which confirms the company’s ability to operate legally in Belgium, including obtaining necessary authorizations, licenses, and managing work or entry visa requirements. Contractors must also demonstrate a clear plan for securing these approvals and provide estimated timelines. A 40% Irrevocable Letter of Credit is required upon contract award, and while SAM registration is not mandatory at the expression of interest stage, it will be required before award. The solicitation will not be posted on SAM.gov, and only those who properly apply for documents will receive them. The process supports full and open competition under U.S. federal regulations.
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The Regional Procurement Support Office, Frankfurt provides the following Pre-Solicitation Notice regarding the issuance of a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for:
Roof replacement at the Truman Hall Chief of Mission Residence in Brussels, Belgium
The Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany, intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price type contract during the third quarter of calendar year 2026.
The successful contractor shall provide complete construction services, contract coordination, and supervision, including but not limited to the management and construction necessary to meet the requirements of the contract within the established timeframe.
The United States Government Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) requires construction services for the removal and replacement of the existing Truman Hall Chief of Mission Residence (CMR) roof. Truman Hall is a historic residence with steep sloped slate shingle roof and titanium-zinc metal flashing.
Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Removal and disposal of existing roofing, flashings, and sheet metal down to existing wood deck.
- Salvage, protection, and storage of existing gutters and downspouts for reinstallations.
- Salvage, protection, and storage of existing slate shingle identified for reinstallation.
- Test and clean existing slate shingles identified for re-installation.
- Selective repairs of existing wood deck.
- Selective repairs of wood fascia board, eaves, soffits.
- Installation of new self-adhered underlayment.
- Installation of new slate shingles to match existing.
- Installation of new metal flashings.
- Painting of fascia board, eaves, soffit.
- Re-installation of gutters and downspouts.
The magnitude of this project is anticipated to be between $500.000,00 and $1.000.000,00
Companies interested in the solicitation should express their interest by written correspondence, no later than July 13, 2026, 15:00 CEST at the following email address: baltaa@state.gov and MUST include the following information: Name of Firm, Name, Telephone, Email Address of Point of Contact and Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm. Please do not telephone.
Firms shall be knowledgeable in written and spoken English.
The solicitation package/documents shall not be placed on SAM.gov. Only companies submitting a letter of interest and complete “Application for Solicitation Document” check list attached hereto may receive a copy of the solicitation package/documents when available.
APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST
In applying for the solicitation material, you are acknowledging that your company can reach compliance with the following highlighted requirements included in the solicitation.
In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999), it will be necessary for your organization to possess authorization to operate and do business in the country in which this contract will be performed. Contractors shall be required to provide:
a. A thorough description as to what steps you have taken to investigate all requirements to obtain authorization to perform in the given country,
b. Details of your findings and a description of what your organization will be required to undertake to obtain licensing, and
c. Specific information concerning the period of time you anticipate it will take to obtain appropriate authorization.
You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to perform work in Belgium. Any entry or work visa issues requirements must be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified.
Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILOC): The successful contractor will be required to provide the government with surety in the form of Irrevocable Letters of Credits totaling 40% of the value of the contract.
If you have been SAM* registered, please include below. Please note that the requirement to be SAM registered, will be a mandatory requirement upon contract award.
UEI number: _______________________ SAM Registered: ( ) Yes ( ) No
* System for Award Management: https://sam.gov
The failure to provide the above documentation when submitting your proposal may result in your proposal being found technically unacceptable and removed from the competition without further discussions.
Solicitation and award will be subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America. This requirement is being competed utilizing full and open competition procedures.