Due: 10 days leftSpecial NoticeOpen to all
What: Refurbish approximately 335 square meters of office space in Tegucigalpa, including demolition, redistribution of spaces, new interior divisions, electrical systems, plumbing, and mechanical systems installation. Work must follow approved designs and Honduras building standards. Timeline not stated in this summary.
Buyer: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
Where: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Deadline: This is a sources sought notice (market research only), not a formal bid. Deadline to respond with information is November 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST.
Who can bid: Any responsible business may bid, including large companies. There is no small business set-aside.
Key requirements: Must be licensed and certified to perform architectural, engineering, and construction services in Honduras. Must demonstrate similar renovation/refurbishment project experience in Honduras within the last five years. Copies of licenses and certifications required.
Check before bidding: (1) Full technical specifications and approved designs for the project; (2) Complete list of all materials, systems, and technical requirements in the attachments.
Next step: Email cover sheet and project experience (maximum 4 pages) plus copies of Honduras licenses to Joonpil Hwang (hwangj2@state.gov) and David M. Scott (ScottDM@state.gov) by November 2, 2026. Monitor SAM.gov for formal solicitation if it is issued.
Original description
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 U.S. Department of State (DoS) is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy with its mission to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, more prosperous, and secure world. The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), works to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. In Honduras, INL assists the host government by strengthening police, prosecutors, and judges. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores keeping American communities safe while enhancing Honduras' capacity to deliver security and justice services to its citizens. INL's work in Honduras supports the country's efforts to combat transnational criminal organizations and disrupt U.S.-bound illicit drugs. The Contractor shall refurbish an approximate area of 335 m², including the demolition of existing elements, redistribution of spaces, construction of new divisions, installation of electrical systems and necessary adaptations to guarantee optimal operating conditions. Remodeling should follow all technical specifications stated on approved designs. All mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems shall be installed within the walls, floors, shafts, and/or above finished ceilings. Exposed surface mounted plumbing and electrical components will only be approved on a case-by-case basis. Walls shall be plastered per commercial industry standards and cured before applying surface coatings. Contractor shall not deviate from the design approved by INL and the Client without their prior approval. The contractor must execute all works in accordance with good civil engineering practices, technical standards applicable in Honduras (including criteria used by FHIS and local building regulations), as well as international quality standards in interior works. All materials must be new, of the highest quality and suitable for the intended use. The use of defective materials, reused without authorization or that do not comply with technical specifications will not be allowed. The contractor will be responsible for verifying on-site dimensi