Tegucigalpa Office Setup

This is a sources sought notice for information only. This sources sought is for the purpose of conducting market research to provide data for planning purposes. This sources sought synopsis announcement does not constitute a formal solicitation, and is not a request for proposal, request for quote, invitation for bid, does not obligate the government to award a contract, issue a solicitation, reimburse respondents for any proposal preparation and/or submittal costs, nor does its issuance in any way restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submittals will not be returned to the sender.

The U.S. Department of State (DoS) is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy with its mission to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, more prosperous, and secure world. The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), works to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad.

In Honduras, INL assists the host government by strengthening police, prosecutors, and judges. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores keeping American communities safe while enhancing Honduras' capacity to deliver security and justice services to its citizens. INL's work in Honduras supports the country's efforts to combat transnational criminal organizations and disrupt U.S.-bound illicit drugs.

The Contractor shall refurbish an approximate area of 335 m², including the demolition of existing elements, redistribution of spaces, construction of new divisions, installation of electrical systems and necessary adaptations to guarantee optimal operating conditions. Remodeling should follow all technical specifications stated on approved designs. All mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems shall be installed within the walls, floors, shafts, and/or above finished ceilings. Exposed surface mounted plumbing and electrical components will only be approved on a case-by-case basis. Walls shall be plastered per commercial industry standards and cured before applying surface coatings. Contractor shall not deviate from the design approved by INL and the Client without their prior approval.

The contractor must execute all works in accordance with good civil engineering practices, technical standards applicable in Honduras (including criteria used by FHIS and local building regulations), as well as international quality standards in interior works.

All materials must be new, of the highest quality and suitable for the intended use. The use of defective materials, reused without authorization or that do not comply with technical specifications will not be allowed.

The contractor will be responsible for verifying on-site dimensions, existing conditions, and compatibility between systems before executing any activity.

The project shall be constructed according to the plans, specifications and the list of requirements provided below.

This is not a solicitation, nor will a solicitation package be issued as a result of this announcement, and no award shall be made as a result of this announcement. In the event that a solicitation is developed, it will be assigned a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) number or Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the announcement will be published on SAM.gov.

RESPONSES DUE

For the purposes of this acquisition the applicable NAICS code is 236220. Responses are requested no later than 02 November 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Direct expression of interest as well as required documentation should be submitted in writing, via email, to Joonpil Hwang at hwangj2@state.gov and David M. Scott at ScottDM@state.gov.  All prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of all other information pertaining to the synopsis and solicitation.

RESPONSE SUBMISSION INFORMATION

All potential sources with the capability to provide the requirements referenced in this sources sought are invited to submit, in writing, sufficient information within the page limitations listed below. This information should demonstrate the respondent's ability to fulfill the technical, delivery, and support requirements and be responsive to the technical questions in this RFI as indicated below. We will not answer technical questions or provide additional technical information at this time via this sources sought notice. Please understand that the rough order of magnitude is for the purposes of market research and your firm will in no way be committed to any estimate you provide under this notice.

Responses to this RFI shall include the following:

1. A cover sheet which includes:

• Company Name
• Address
• Point of Contact
• E-mail Address
• Phone Number
• UEI Number
• Primary Business and Market Areas
• Business Size and Socioeconomic Status (if applicable)

2. Relevant Construction Project Experience (four (4) page limit):

• The potential offerors need to demonstrate that they possess, within the last five years, construction experience similar to that described in this specified source sought category in Honduras. Offerors must verify experience commensurate with renovation/refurbishment of buildings/facilities.
• Experience described above needs to include the offeror’s role, primary contractor or sub-contractor. Each project experience needs to include the contract number, the US Agency or private company that awarded the contract and contract monetary value.
• Potential offerors shall be licensed and certified to perform architectural, engineering, and construction services in Honduras. Copies of the licenses and certifications must be submitted in response to the sources sought and are excluded from the two (2) page limit. Submit copies of such licenses. 
• The potential offerors need to document experience in coordinating with host nation government(s) to mitigate and solve potential issues;
• Experience in importation of materials, equipment, manpower, and any other necessary resources required for the completion of design-build projects;

3. Capabilities of Successfully Completing Construction (six (6) page limit):

• Ability to provide all required design and engineering services, manpower, and materials to construct new buildings or to renovate existing ones;
• Ability to provide and deliver required materials and equipment to projects located in Honduras;
• Capabilities to import all required material and equipment through either sea or air transportation to Honduras;
• Ability that, should a solicitation be issued in the future for this requirement, offerors should declare if the offeror is applying as a primary contractor, a joint venture or partnership or other as applicable to their submission.   
• Ability that, should sub-contractors figure into an offeror’s plans, the offeror will be expected to specify what percentage of work will be tasked to assigned sub-contractors.

Period of Performance

The proposed period of performance of this requirement is 120 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.