Santiago Compound Security Upgrade
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Global Acquisitions, on behalf of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a Design-Build Construction Contract for the Santiago Compound Security Upgrade at the U.S. Embassy in Santiago, Chile. This project aims to enhance security and produce high-quality facilities. The estimated Design/Build Construction Cost is $44-$65 million. The solicitation for Phase I – Minimum Mandatory Requirements, is planned for release on SAM.gov on/about April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for developing bridging documents to 100% final design and completing all construction work for a comprehensive Compound Security Upgrade. Key deliverables include:
- Demolition of select existing facilities.
- Upgrades to the perimeter wall for climb ability and clear zone requirements.
- Upgrade to Internet Protocol Closed Circuit Television (IPCCTV) and associated Technical Security (TSS) Upgrades.
- New construction of facilities, including a Main Compound Access Control (MCAC) facility, Consular Compound Access Control (CCAC) facility, Service Compound Access Control (SCAC) facility, a Support Annex (SPX) with integrated Compound Emergency Sanctuary (CES), and Demarcation (Demarc) Building(s).
- Design services encompass architecture, civil, structural, geotechnical, seismic, blast, mechanical, electrical, telecommunication, fire protection, sustainable design, energy conservation, space planning, interior design, signage, physical and technical security, vertical transportation, lighting design, landscape design, cost estimating, and value engineering.
Contract Details
- Type: Design-Build, Firm Fixed-Price contract.
- Estimated Value: $44-$65 million.
- Set-Aside: Full and open competition.
- Place of Performance: Santiago, Chile.
Eligibility & Submission
- The solicitation will proceed in two phases: Phase I for Minimum Mandatory Requirements (MMRs) and Phase II for Request for Proposals (Technical and Price).
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of Phase I proposal submission.
- Only U.S. firms organized and operating in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, or a U.S. possession or trust territory, are eligible for facility clearances. Foreign firms are not eligible for Facility Clearances (FCLs).
- The successful offeror must possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Top-Secret Facility Clearance (FCL).
Timeline & Next Steps
- Published Date: March 25, 2026.
- Phase I Solicitation Release: Planned for on/about April 10, 2026.
- A pre-proposal conference and site visit are anticipated within 10-15 days after the issuance of the Phase II RFP.
- Note: This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice; interested companies do NOT need to submit documentation at this time.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Tia Younger (youngertj@state.gov)