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Introductions & Presentations

A/E Design and Construction Opportunities
The Department of State announces Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Design and Construction opportunities on beta.SAM.gov .

OBO continues to develop a long range plan in Major Projects – Capital Security Construction and Maintenance/Major Rehab Outlook. A 6-year look ahead plan, can be found here [346 KB].

IDIQ Opportunities
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) worldwide design services provide the U.S. government with A/E comprehensive services for both new construction and modernization projects at U.S. diplomatic facilities worldwide. See the current list of IDIQs here.

Rapid Engineering & Construction (REC) Pilot Program
The REC Program uses an acquisition strategy that takes advantage of 8(a) set-aside ceilings while procuring construction and mission support services in order to optimize the government’s responsiveness during critical situations. It provides the flexibility needed to award 8(a) set-aside contract actions exclusively to 8(a) concerns through the use of stand-alone contracts (C Type), Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA), or Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC), Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) procurement vehicles. Contact Devin Banks in the Office of Acquisition Management for more information.


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