CONSTRUCTION OF A CHEMICAL LABORATORY IN QUITO, ECUADOR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, on behalf of the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the construction of a chemical laboratory in Quito, Ecuador. This will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Interested companies must express their interest in writing by April 10, 2026, to receive the solicitation document.
Scope of Work
The project involves transforming an existing basement space into a functional chemical laboratory facility. This includes creating laboratory work areas, specialized analytical spaces, offices, a conference room, secure storage, and restrooms. Specific tasks include:
- Demolition of existing walls, floors, doors, electrical systems, water pipes, and sanitary devices.
- Dismounting of partitions and final disposal of waste materials.
- Implementation of temporary facilities for workers as detailed in the Statement of Work.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Estimated Issuance: Third quarter of calendar year 2026.
- Response Date for Expression of Interest: April 10, 2026, 21:00:00Z.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026.
- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- Firms must be knowledgeable in written and spoken English.
- Firms must possess all appropriate permits and licenses to perform construction work in Ecuador.
- Offerors must be authorized to operate and do business in Ecuador.
- Offerors must provide proof of irrevocable letters of credit (ILCs) or bonds totaling 40% of the contract value from a financial institution.
- Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory.
Submission & Evaluation
- Interested companies must express their interest in writing to Ms. Sarah Pfannkuche (Pfannkuches@state.gov) by the deadline, referencing solicitation number 19GE5026R0046.
- The solicitation document will not be posted on SAM.gov due to Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information; only parties who submit an expression of interest will receive a copy.
- A pre-proposal conference and site visit date are to be determined (TBD).
- Failure to provide required documentation (authorization to operate, ILCs/bonds, SAM registration) may result in a nonresponsive proposal.
Additional Notes
- The solicitation document will be in English; translation costs are the contractor's responsibility.
- The U.S. Government will not provide assistance with entry or work visas.