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Sources Sought

EIC Classroom Construction,Comayagua, Honduras

Federal Sources Sought from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF for District of Columbia. Review the official description, buyer contacts, NAICS/PSC, set-aside, dates…

Solicitation19AQMM26N0431
Notice typeSources Sought
PostedSeptember 10, 2026
Response deadlineSeptember 21, 2026
Place of performanceDistrict of Columbia, HND
ClassificationNAICS 236220 · PSC Y1AA
Set-asideNo Set aside used

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

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EIC Classroom Expansion, Comayagua, Honduras This is a sources sought notice for information only. This sources sought is for the purpose of conducting market research to provide data for planning purposes. This sources sought synopsis announcement does not constitute a formal solicitation, and is not a request for proposal, request for quote, invitation for bid, does not obligate the government to award a contract, issue a solicitation, reimburse respondents for any proposal preparation and/or submittal costs, nor does its issuance in any way restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submittals will not be returned to the sender. The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, intends to expand classrooms in Criminal Investigation School (EIC) Training Facility within the Instituto T�cnico Policial (ITP) Training Compound located in Comayagua, Honduras. The objective of this project is to provide a complete Design-Review, Engineering, Construction Documents, Construction, Testing, Commissioning, and Turnover solution for the construction of a new dormitory facility at the Instituto T�cnico Policial (ITP) in Comayagua, Honduras The Government�s Bridging Documents (See Appendix A) establish the proposed architectural layout, functional requirements, preliminary structural concept, and overall project configuration for the new EIC Training Facility. These documents are provided as the basis of design and shall be utilized by the Contractor to develop the final certified design and to execute the construction of the project. The Contractor shall preserve the overall architectural concept, functional distribution, and operational intent established by the Government unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. The proposed facility generally includes, but is not limited to: � One (1) classroom located at the existing ground level. � Two (2) classrooms located on a new elevated second floor. � One (1) multipurpose classroom located on a new elevated second floor. � Reinforced concrete foundations. � Structural steel framing system. � Composite steel floor deck system. � W Panel partition wall systems. � Concrete masonry closure walls. � Elevated corridors, stairs, and guardrails. � Electrical power, lighting, and communications infrastructure. � Fire and life safety systems. � Architectural finishes and all associated construction necessary to provide a complete and operational educational facility. The Contractor shall furnish all professional design services, engineering analyses, calculations, certifications, labor, supervision, materials, equipment, temporary facilities, testing, quality control, commissioning, and all incidentals necessary to deliver a complete Design-Build turnkey project in accordance with this Statement of Work, the Bridging Documents, Technical Specifications, and all applicable codes and standards. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying existing site conditions prior to final design, coordinating all architectural and engineering disciplines, preparing signed and sealed design documents, obtaining all required professional certifications, and constructing the project in accordance with the approved final design. This is not a solicitation, nor will a solicitation package be issued as a result of this announcement, and no award shall be made as a result of this announcement. In the event that a solicitation is developed, it will be assigned a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) number or Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the announcement will be published on SAM.gov. RESPONSES DUE For the purposes of this acquisition the applicable NAICS code is 236220. Responses are requested no later than 21 September 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Direct expression of interest as well as required documentation should be submitted in writing, via email, to Joonpil Hwang at hwangj2@state.gov and David M. Scott at ScottDM@state.gov. All prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of all other information pertaining to the synopsis and solicitation. RESPONSE SUBMISSION INFORMATION All potential sources with the capability to provide the requirements referenced in this sources sought are invited to submit, in writing, sufficient information within the page limitations listed below. This information should demonstrate the respondent's ability to fulfill the technical, delivery, and support requirements and be responsive to the technical questions in this RFI as indicated below. We will not answer technical questions or provide additional technical information at this time via this sources sought notice. Please understand that the rough order of magnitude is for the purposes of market research and your firm will in no way be committed to any estimate you provide under this notice. Responses to this RFI shall include the following: 1. A cover sheet which includes: Company Name Address Point of Contact E-mail Address Phone Number UEI Number Primary Business and Market Areas Business Size and Socioeconomic Status (if applicable) 2. Relevant Construction Project Experience (four (4) page limit): The potential offerors need to demonstrate that they possess, within the last five years, construction experience similar to that described in this specified source sought category in Honduras. Offerors must verify experience commensurate with renovation of classroom expansion. Experience described above needs to include the offeror�s role, primary contractor or sub-contractor. Each project experience needs to include the contract number, the US Agency or private company that awarded the contract and contract monetary value. Potential offerors need to possess Honduran licenses to operate legally throughout the territory. Copies of the licenses must be submitted in response to the sources sought and are excluded from the two (2) page limit. Submit copies of such licenses. The potential offerors need to document experience in coordinating with host nation government(s) to mitigate and solve potential issues; Experience in importation of materials, equipment, manpower, and any other necessary resources required for the completion of design-build projects; 3. Capabilities of Successfully Completing Construction (six (6) page limit): Ability to provide all required design and engineering services, manpower, and materials to construct new buildings or to renovate existing ones; Ability to provide and deliver required materials and equipment to projects located in Honduras; Capabilities to import all required material and equipment through either sea or air transportation to Honduras; Ability that, should a solicitation be issued in the future for this requirement, offerors should declare if the offeror is applying as a primary contractor, a joint venture or partnership or other as applicable to their submission. Ability that, should sub-contractors figure into an offeror�s plans, the offeror will be expected to specify what percentage of work will be tasked to assigned sub-contractors. Period of Performance The proposed period of performance of this requirement is 240 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencySTATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tierSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Contracting officeACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM
Office addressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Public points of contact

PrimaryJoonpil Hwanghwangj2@state.gov
SecondaryDavid M. ScottScottDM@state.gov

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