Pre-Solicitation Notice for Atrium Interior Design and Fit-out

DESCRIPTION: The U. S Embassy Lusaka Zambia invites Expression of Interest for Interior Design Services to Re-design the US Embassy Lusaka Atrium. The atrium of the U.S Embassy serves as a hub for visitors, employees, and inter agency large gatherings. The space would benefit from a redesign to improve function and aesthetics. Redesigning the atrium will create a welcoming and more functional environment that aligns with the building's purpose and architectural style. The current atrium does not effectively support its intended uses, such as Embassy-wide engagement, efficient traffic flow, and multi-purpose events. A redesign is essential to: Enhance space utilization and accessibility. Design an inviting, aesthetically pleasing atrium space with cafeteria seating and small meeting spaces Maintain it as the primary gathering place for Embassy employees Make it a welcoming space for visitors Align the atrium with the identity and mission of the U.S Embassy Lusaka Allow for easy reconfiguration of proposed seating to serve the various needs of the embassy community Design an inviting space for the cafeteria and for small internal meetings: Design a multi-functional, comfortable cafeteria seating area to accommodate forty people (movable). Design a multiple seating areas to accommodate short-term, small-group internal meetings and gatherings Please note that this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Lusaka, Zambia will launch the solicitation on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) website when it is available. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror who is responsible contractor. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract. The Government is planning a pre-solicitation conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation. All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals. Failure to register at the time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non responsible. Electronic Submission/Responses: This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed 5MB, if it does then you might have to send more than one email. PLACE OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE: U.S. Embassy Lusaka Plot 692 Lot 100 Ibex Hill Road Postal Code: 10101 Lusaka, Zambia ARCHIVE POLICY: Automatic, on specified date ARCHIVE DATE: Unknown Allow Vendors to Add/Remove From Interest Vendors: Yes Allow Vendors to View Interested Vendors List: No SET ASIDE: N/A