State, Department Of- State, Department Of- U. S. Embassy Vientiane - Agency Bids & RFPs

The contractor shall commence work within 10 calendar days after the date of the notice to proceed and complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 calendar days after the date of the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup and completion of all punch list items. The bid submission deadline is May 10, 2026, before 11:59 PM local time.

The bid notice states that requests for payment may be made no more frequently than monthly, covering the value of labor and materials completed and in place, including a prorated portion of overhead and profit. The payment determination will be made by the contracting officer after inspection. The 14-day period for payment is extended to 30 days.

The bid notice mentions a warranty of construction as per FAR ****, and that the contractor shall obtain and furnish all information required to make subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers guarantee or warranty legally binding and effective.

The U. S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price.

Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, able to understand written and spoken English, have an established business in Laos or plans to establish one within 30 days of award, provide proof of SAM registration, demonstrate prior construction experience with references, have necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources, possess all required local licenses and permits, be able to perform and complete work according to contract requirements, have no adverse criminal record, and no political or business affiliation contrary to U. S. interests.

If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified, liquidated damages will be assessed at $500 for each calendar day of delay.

A site visit is mandatory and will take place on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the CMR compound, Ban Thaphalanxay, Vientiane, Laos.

The contractor shall submit samples of materials for approval. Steel and anchoring shall be according to attached drawings. All materials shall be new and, if applicable, delivered to the site in their original manufacturer packaging.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenges or protests after award, but it does mention that the contractor shall promptly advise the contracting officer of any conflict between the contract and applicable laws, regulations, and orders.

The estimated range in price of this contract is $35,000 to $50,000 USD.

The government will consider responses by 12:00 ET September 8, 2025.

The bid notice states The ordered vehicle shall be delivered to the above destination within 1 months 3 months after issuing order.

The bid notice states Payment will be made via EFT within 30 days upon receipt of goods in accordance with the embassy's purchase order.

The bid notice states basic warranty: three 3 years or 100, 000 kilometers whichever comes first free labor cost for vehicle mileage checks: for 2 years or 50, 000 kilometers whichever comes first

The bid notice states award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable responsible bided oer and subject to model meeting embassy requirements.

The bid notice states contractors be registered in the system award management sam prior to being awarded a purchase order.