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CGR Physical Security Upgrade, Jerusalem

Due Jul 30, 2026·2 days left·Masonry / FacadeView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Department of State
Method
Presolicitation
Category
Construction · NAICS 238290
PIN
19GE5026Q0114
Location
Nationwide
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • The U.S. Embassy Jerusalem requires physical security upgrade services at the CGR building in Jerusalem.
  • The work includes construction of a 60-minute FE/BR-rated safe haven, replacement of doors/grilles, installation of SRWF and FE-rated window grilles, wall reinforcement, and historic preservation measures.
  • Interested firms must express interest by written correspondence to Ms. Wencke Jacobsen at JacobsenW@state.gov no later than July 30, 2026.
  • A site visit is tentatively scheduled for August 2026, with the precise date provided in the solicitation package.
  • Requirement: Firms shall possess all appropriate permits and licenses to perform construction work in Israel.
  • Requirement: Firms must provide an Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILOC) totaling 40% of the value of the contract.
  • Requirement: Firms must have a Unique Entity Identifier and be SAM registered before contract award.

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Description

CGR Physical Security Upgrade

U.S. Embassy Jerusalem, Israel

The Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany, intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price construction contract in the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026.

The offeror shall provide construction services, contract coordination, and supervision, including but not limited to the management and construction necessary to meet the requirements of this contract within the established timeframe.

The U.S. Embassy Jerusalem has a requirement for physical security upgrade services at the CGR building in Jerusalem, a historically significant property on OBO's List of Significant Property. Work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation, IEBC, 2021 OBO Design Standards, DS FE/BR guidelines, and IBC 2018.

The scope includes but is not limited to:

  • Construction of a 60-minute FE/BR-rated safe haven with integrated utilities

  • Replacement of doors/grilles with 15-minute FE/BR-rated alternatives

  • Installation of Shatter Resistant Window Film (SRWF) and FE-rated window grilles

  • Wall reinforcement to FE/BR standards

  • Historic preservation measures for masonry, plaster, and stone floor elements, subject to OBO Office of Cultural Heritage review

Qualified companies interested in the solicitation shall express their interest by written correspondence to the attention of Ms. Wencke Jacobsen at JacobsenW@state.gov no later than July 30, 2026, using the solicitation number **19GE5026Q0114 **in the subject line.

DO NOT TELEPHONE. All requests for a copy of the solicitation MUST include the following information: Name of Firm, Unique Entity Identifier (Former Dun’s #), Name, Telephone and Email Address of Point of Contact and Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm.

The solicitation package/documents shall not be placed on SAM.gov as the documents contain SBU information. Only companies submitting a letter of interest and complete “Application for Solicitation Document” check list attached hereto may receive a copy of the solicitation package/documents when available.

The solicitation package will only be available in the English language. All requirements for translations will be at the expense of the Contractor. Additionally, you are required to complete and include in your expression of interest the below checklist. All requests for the solicitation document that are submitted without the checklist, or with an incomplete checklist, will be rejected.

Firms shall be knowledgeable in written and spoken English and possess **all appropriate permits and licenses to perform construction work in Israel. **

A site visit and shall be tentatively scheduled for August 2026, precise date will be provided to interested offerors with the solicitation package.

Documents1
19GE5026Q0114_Application for solicitation check list.pdfPDF

Contact

Name
Wencke Jacobsen
Address
Jerusalem
Full source recordfrom SAM.gov
Type
Presolicitation
Title
CGR Physical Security Upgrade, Jerusalem
Active
Yes
State By
none
Base Type
Presolicitation
Notice Id
2cd8c35a2c06402fbd5c00e8373e7238
Naics Code
238290
Department
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Posted Date
Jul 20, 2026
Office Address
State
DC
Zipcode
20520
Country Code
USA
Point Of Contact
Type
primary
Email
jacobsenw@state.gov
Full Name
Wencke Jacobsen
Description Text
**CGR Physical Security Upgrade** **U.S. Embassy Jerusalem, Israel** The Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany, intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price construction contract in the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The offeror shall provide construction services, contract coordination, and supervision, including but not limited to the management and construction necessary to meet the requirements of this contract within the established timeframe. **The U.S. Embassy Jerusalem has a requirement for physical security upgrade services at the CGR building in Jerusalem, a historically significant property on OBO's List of Significant Property. Work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation, IEBC, 2021 OBO Design Standards, DS FE/BR guidelines, and IBC 2018.** The scope includes but is not limited to: - Construction of a 60-minute FE/BR-rated safe haven with integrated utilities - Replacement of doors/grilles with 15-minute FE/BR-rated alternatives - Installation of Shatter Resistant Window Film (SRWF) and FE-rated window grilles - Wall reinforcement to FE/BR standards - Historic preservation measures for masonry, plaster, and stone floor elements, subject to OBO Office of Cultural Heritage review Qualified companies interested in the solicitation **shall express** their interest by written correspondence to the attention of Ms. Wencke Jacobsen at JacobsenW@state.gov **no later than July 30, 2026,** using the solicitation number **19GE5026Q0114 **in the subject line. **DO NOT TELEPHONE**. All requests for a copy of the solicitation **MUST** include the following information: Name of Firm, Unique Entity Identifier (Former Dun’s #), Name, Telephone and Email Address of Point of Contact and Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm. **The solicitation package/documents shall not be placed on SAM.gov as the documents contain SBU information. Only companies submitting a letter of interest and complete “Application for Solicitation Document” check list attached hereto may receive a copy of the solicitation package/documents when available.** The solicitation package will only be available in the English language. All requirements for translations will be at the expense of the Contractor. Additionally, you are **required** to complete and include in your expression of interest the below checklist. All requests for the solicitation document that are submitted without the checklist, or with an incomplete checklist, will be rejected. Firms shall be knowledgeable in written and spoken English and possess **all appropriate permits and licenses to perform construction work in Israel. ** A site visit and shall be tentatively scheduled for **August 2026**, precise date will be provided to interested offerors with the solicitation package.
Response Dead Line
Jul 30, 2026
Full Parent Path Name
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.DEPARTMENT OF STATE.ACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT
Place Of Performance
City
Code
Jerusalem
Name
Jerusalem
Country
Code
ISR
Name
ISRAEL
Solicitation Number
19GE5026Q0114

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