USA Pavilion Design-Build fit-out construction, Exhibit Design, Content Development, Installation, and Decommissioning for Expo 2027 Belgrade, Serbia
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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) is soliciting proposals for the Design-Build fit-out construction, Exhibit Design, Content Development, Installation, and Decommissioning of the USA Pavilion for Expo 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia. This opportunity is for full and open competition and seeks high-quality firms experienced in complex design/build projects. The estimated construction cost is between $10,000,000 and $14,000,000. Proposals are due March 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide turnkey services for a single-story, 972 sqm temporary, modular USA Pavilion. Key deliverables include:
- Design, construction, and fit-out of the pavilion by April 2027.
- Exhibit design, content development, fabrication, and installation for immersive, interactive, and play-based experiences.
- Operations-period facilities maintenance during Expo 2027 (May 15 - August 15, 2027).
- Post-Expo decommissioning, dismantling, removal, and site restoration.
The pavilion must accommodate up to 5,000 visitors daily, feature modular performance spaces, VIP areas, meeting rooms, and exhibition spaces. Content should align with the Expo 2027 theme "Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All" and advance U.S. public diplomacy goals. Compliance with Expo guidelines, host country standards (sustainability, accessibility, safety), and U.S. security requirements is mandatory. Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination is required.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Design-Build (Turnkey).
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000.00 to $14,000,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Construction Of Office Buildings).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- Place of Performance: Belgrade, Serbia.
- Proposal Due Date: March 3, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published Date: January 30, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a Best Value to the Government (FAR 15.3 Trade-Offs) approach, where technical factors are significantly more important than price. Key technical factors include:
- Constructor, Pavilion Designer, and Exhibit Designer Experience on similar projects.
- Past Performance.
- Sketches of the US Pavilion and Exhibits.
Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Volume One (Business/Contractor Information/Price) and Volume Two (Technical/Design Submission & Business Management Information).
Submission Requirements & Contacts
Proposals must be submitted electronically via Google Drive with EDIT permission to LeungJB@state.gov and BotkinLL@state.gov. Offerors must have an active entity registration in SAM.gov at the time of proposal submission and award. Questions should be directed to Jennifer Leung or Lori Botkin.