**This Request for Proposals is now LIVE. Deadline to submit is May 13, 2026 3:00 PM EDT**
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (DOS), Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) is requesting proposal submissions for Design-Build Construction Services for the construction of a New Embassy Compound (NEC) in Tallinn, Estonia. OBO seeks to commission our nation's top constructors to produce facilities of outstanding quality and value.
This acquisition is full and open competition subject to the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986, as amended, 2025 NDAA § 7214, (Public Law 118-159) ("Omnibus Act"). This solicitation will consist of two phases:
Phase I – Minimum Mandatory Requirements (MMRs) Phase 1 Proposal Request from Offerors for Eligibility Determination (see below); and
Phase II – Site Visit and Request for Phase 2 Proposals (Technical and Price) from Eligible Offerors.
Visit SAM.gov for more details.
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Christopher Pumford
The American Institute of Architects
Washington DC
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-30-2026 03:21 PM
From: Christopher Pumford
Subject: Department of State Design/Build Construction Services for New Embassy Compound in Talllinn, Estonia
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice – interested companies do NOT need to submit any documentation at this time.
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Acquisitions, on behalf of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), has announced its intent to solicit Design-Build (D/B) Construction Services for a New Embassy Compound (NEC) in Tallinn, Estonia. This announcement is now available on SAM.gov. See the attached PDF for more information.
OBO seeks to commission our nation's top constructors to deliver facilities of outstanding quality and value in support of U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide.
This acquisition is full and open competition subject to the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986, as amended, 2025 NDAA § 7214, (Public Law 118-159) ("Omnibus Act"). This solicitation will consist of two phases:
· Phase I – Minimum Mandatory Requirements (MMRs) Phase 1 Proposal Request from Offerors for Eligibility Determination; and
· Phase II – Request for Phase 2 Proposals (Technical and Price) from Eligible or Conditionally Eligible Offerors.
OBO invites firms interested in contributing to its mission to provide the most effective facilities for U.S. diplomacy abroad ensuring the United States is safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
For inquiries regarding the solicitation, please contact Kaitlin Lockett at lockettkf@state.gov.
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Christopher Pumford
The American Institute of Architects
Washington DC
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