IMPLEMENTATION OF A REGIONAL VETTING CENTER IN GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR

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 Presolicitation Notice for construction services to establish a Regional Vetting Center in Guayaquil, Ecuador. This effort involves remodeling an existing facility to support polygraph examinations, psychological assessments, financial investigations, and toxicological testing for law enforcement personnel. The U.S. Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract in Q4 2026. Interested companies must express interest by April 07, 2026.

Scope of Work

• Remodel an existing facility within the Judicial Police building (DCCON Z8).
• Construction includes demolition, site preparation, interior walls/ceilings, hydro-sanitary, electrical, HVAC, and fire protection systems.
• Installation of special systems (CCTV, access control, data network).
• Construction of specialized areas: polygraph rooms, laboratories, offices, conference rooms.
• Installation of doors, windows, finishes, and fixed furniture.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract.
• Estimated Magnitude: $340,000 - $450,000.
• Anticipated Performance Period: 120 calendar days after Construction Notice to Proceed.
• Anticipated Award: Fourth quarter of calendar year 2026.
• Response Date (Expression of Interest): April 07, 2026.
• Published Date: April 22, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

• Expression of Interest: Companies must submit written interest to Ms. Sarah Pfannkuche (Pfannkuches@state.gov) by April 07, 2026, referencing solicitation number 19GE5026R0064 in the subject line.
• The solicitation document will not be posted on SAM.gov due to Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information; it will only be provided to interested parties who submit an expression of interest.
• A pre-proposal conference and site visit date are To Be Determined (TBD).

Eligibility & Notes

• Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
• Firms must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Offerors must possess all necessary permits and licenses to perform construction work in Ecuador.
• Offerors must be authorized to operate and do business in Ecuador.
• Documentary proof of Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILCs) or bonds totaling 40% of the contract value from a financial institution is required.
• Active System for Award Management (SAM) registration is mandatory.
• The solicitation will be in English; translation costs are the contractor's responsibility.
• The U.S. Government will not assist with visas.
• Failure to provide required documentation (authorization to do business, ILCs/bonds, SAM registration) may result in a nonresponsive proposal.