TEGUC-Feasibility Study for the design and construction of a dedicated underground medium voltage (MV) power feeder for the U.S. Embassy New Embassy Compound (NEC).

The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, is seeking qualified Architect/Engineer firms to conduct a comprehensive Feasibility Study for the design and construction of a dedicated underground medium-voltage power feeder to serve the New Embassy Compound. The solicitation, identified by number 19H08026N0005 and classified under NAICS code 541330, is a qualifications-based selection process that does not request price proposals at this stage. The study must evaluate the technical, regulatory, operational, and logistical viability of the proposed underground electrical system in coordination with Honduras’ national utility, ENEE, while also assessing overhead alternatives, local contractor capabilities, institutional capacity for maintenance, and compliance with Honduran codes and permitting processes. All submissions are required to include a completed Standard Form 330 with detailed resumes for key personnel, including a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer with at least ten years of experience, a licensed MV Systems Engineer with eight years of experience, a licensed Civil/Geotechnical Engineer, and a Survey Technician. Firms must also submit an organizational chart of the proposed team and demonstrate active registration with CIMEQH, the Honduran engineering regulatory body. The evaluation will be based on six equally weighted factors: professional licensing and qualifications, English language proficiency in technical electrical contexts, relevant experience with Honduran power systems and ENEE coordination, project management capabilities, knowledge of the Honduran construction market and regulatory environment, and the ability to produce comprehensive technical reports in English. Two mandatory pass/fail criteria apply: firms must not hold any financial interest in U.S. or local construction entities that could be referenced in the study, and they must hold a valid Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov. The response deadline has been amended from June 26, 2026, to July 13, 2026, with all submissions to be received by 4:00 p.m. local time on that date. The study will be performed in Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, and firms must disclose their legal structure, year of establishment, and small business status. Only qualified firms meeting all eligibility criteria will be considered for potential award, which may be a single contract or multiple awards depending on the responses received and the scope of work determined.