Two-Day Virtual Industry Event: Navigating Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Construction Projects
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 General Services Administration (GSA), in partnership with the Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), is hosting a two-day Virtual Industry Event on April 13-14, 2026. The event aims to expand and strengthen competition for OBO's major overseas construction projects by growing its U.S. contractor base. This is a valuable opportunity for contractors interested in partnering with OBO.
Event Scope
Day One (April 13, 2026, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST) will feature a webinar covering:
- OBO Program & Projects: Overview of program needs, upcoming projects, locations, types of contractors, and contract management in the field.
- Bureau of Global Acquisitions (GA): Insights into OBO's acquisition strategy, key bidding processes, and contractor qualification requirements.
- Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS): Guidance on security clearances for firms, including domestic and overseas worker clearances, timelines, and preparation steps.
- Q&A Session: Questions submitted during registration will be addressed.
Day Two (April 14, 2026, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST) was dedicated to 20-minute Virtual Capabilities Conversations with OBO/GA and DS representatives. Registration for Day Two is now closed as all time slots are booked.
Participation & Resources
- Day One Webinar Registration: Interested participants can register via the provided link:
https://gsa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_-lKsakoWRfuwF1Sxe5RwOg. - Monthly Capabilities Conversations: OBO hosts monthly virtual Capabilities Conversations for potential partners to present their capabilities. To request a meeting, complete the
Capabilities Conversation Request Formathttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FWNJHKL. - Security Clearance Inquiries: For information or status updates on security clearances, email
DSISINDqueries@state.gov. - OBO Industry Resources: Visit OBO's "Build with Us" page at
https://www.state.gov/build-with-us.
Points of Contact
- Khadijah Robinson:
khadijah.robinson@gsa.gov - Lena Plummer-Milindez:
lena.plummer-milindez@gsa.gov