Sources Sought Notice: Department of State, U.S. Embassy Monrovia Existing & Old Embassy Compounds Utility Optimization Improvement
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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 Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), has issued a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) for a Utility Optimization Improvement project at the Existing and Old Embassy Compounds in Monrovia, Liberia. This RFI aims to identify businesses capable of providing design and construction services for various utility upgrades. Responses are due March 30, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. EDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves the design and construction of several utility improvements, including:
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power systems
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Replacement of existing interior and exterior lighting systems with LED technology
- Replacement of Air Handling Units (AHUs) and associated components
- Integration of new equipment with existing Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Design and installation of microgrid control systems
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Project Cost: Approximately $11 million - $19 million
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (for future solicitation)
- Product Service Code: Y1NZ (Construction Of Other Utilities)
- NAICS Code: 23713 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 3:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
- Published: March 13, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Firms must have an active registration in SAM and not be on the Excluded Party List. Due to technical security requirements, the project is limited to United States persons or qualified United States joint venture persons. A Secret Facility Clearance is required for personnel working on the New Embassy Compound (NEC), and foreign firms are not eligible for Facility Clearances (FCLs).
- Submission: Responses must be in PDF format and sent via email to the listed points of contact.
- Evaluation Factors (for future potential solicitation): Joint Venture Agreement/Statement of Intent, Technical Project Experience and Past Performance (including financial and organizational attributes), and Organization and Management.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment by the government to conduct a future solicitation. The government will not pay for information submitted, and a decision not to respond will not preclude future participation.