Design and Construction for a Single Family House US Embassy Tallin, Estonia
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Department of State's Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO) Frankfurt has issued a pre-solicitation notice for Design and Construction Services for a single-family diplomatic housing unit at the US Embassy Tallin, Estonia. This will be a Firm Fixed-Price Construction contract, with an anticipated magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000. Firms interested in receiving the solicitation documents must express their interest by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The successful contractor will provide complete design and construction services, including contract coordination and supervision. The project involves remodeling a staff diplomatic housing unit in Tallin, encompassing:
- Advancing concept design and securing local permits.
- Executing construction activities such as site preparation, demolition, and structural repairs.
- Accessibility upgrades and security enhancements.
- Adjusting plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
- Installation of specialized features. All work must comply with Department of State standards (including security and ABA accessibility), local building codes, and international professional standards of skill, safety, and diligence.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction
- Magnitude: $250,000 - $500,000
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Response Due (Expression of Interest): June 8, 2026, 1:00 PM Z
- Published: May 22, 2026
- Anticipated Award: Third quarter of calendar year 2026
Key Requirements for Bidders
Interested companies must be knowledgeable in written and spoken English and meet specific requirements to receive the solicitation package:
- Authorization to Operate: Firms must possess authorization to operate and do business in Estonia, as per DOSAR 652.242-73. This includes providing a thorough description of steps taken to investigate requirements, findings, what is needed for licensing, and anticipated timeframes.
- Work in Estonia: Demonstrate the ability to perform work in Estonia, including a plan to mitigate any entry or work visa issues.
- Surety: The successful contractor will be required to provide Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILOC) totaling 40% of the contract value.
- SAM Registration: SAM registration is a mandatory requirement upon contract award.
Additional Notes
To express interest, email gallonea@state.gov (Ms. Gallone) by the deadline, including your firm's name, point of contact details (name, phone, email), and complete physical and mailing address. The solicitation package will not be placed on SAM.gov; it will only be provided to companies that submit a letter of interest and a complete "Application for Solicitation Document" checklist.