US-FED-00000395630 - FEN Operational Readiness Construction, Puerto Castilla, Colon, Honduras - Deadline October 9,2026

This is a sources sought notice for information only. This sources sought is for the purpose of conducting market research to provide data for planning purposes. This sources sought synopsis announcement does not constitute a formal solicitation, and is not a request for proposal, request for quote, invitation for bid, does not obligate the government to award a contract, issue a solicitation, reimburse respondents for any proposal preparation and/or submittal costs, nor does its issuance in any way restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submittals will not be returned to the sender.The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is an instrumental leader in the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime. INL programs support two of the Department of State`s strategic goals: (1) to reduce the entry of illegal drugs and migrants into the United States; and (2) to minimize the impact of international crime on the United States and its citizens. One of the many ways to meet these goals is to partner with allied governments to promote the modernization of, and support the enforcement operations of, their foreign criminal justice systems and law enforcement agencies.INL assists host nations with the construction and rehabilitation of facilities that enable those nations to enhance their capacity to manage security incidents within their own countries. In cooperation with the Government of Honduras, INL is providing technical assistance for the rehabilitation and improvement of the FEN Puerto Castilla facility an active operational base supporting maritime security, interdiction, and emergency response activities. The existing infrastructure requires comprehensive rehabilitation to support safe, reliable operations and compliance with applicable building codes and mission requirements.End–user transfer. The completed facilities and all equipment furnished under this contract are provided as assistance to the Government of Honduras and will be transferred to the Fuerza Especial Naval upon final acceptance. The Contractor shall deliver all warranty documentation, operations and maintenance manuals, and training in a form usable by the end user.Existing infrastructure at the site comprises a timber dock supported by preserved timber piles; an open–sided steel–framed structure with concrete slab–on–grade and metal roof housing the workshop and barracks areas; and existing electrical and utility services serving the facility. All works shall be integrated into the existing infrastructure with minimal disruption and without modification to primary structural systems unless expressly stated in this SOW.This project consolidates three interrelated sub–projects into a single design–build procurement:Rehabilitation of approximately 40 linear meters of the existing maritime dock (superstructure replacement, retaining existing piles) and construction of a new 15–linear–meter dock extension (new piles and full structure), with an optional concrete topping slab system over the full 55 m of dock surface;Construction and improvement of an Outboard Engine Workshop (approximately 80 m²), including enclosures, access elements, cladding, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and fire protection;Construction and improvement of Emergency Response Barracks (approximately 40 m², dormitory for eight personnel), including enclosures, finishes, suspended ceiling, doors, windows, electrical, and life safety provisions.This is not a solicitation, nor will a solicitation package be issued as a result of this announcement, and no award shall be made as a result of this announcement. In the event that a solicitation is developed, it will be assigned a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) number or Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the announcement will be published on SAM.gov.RESPONSES DUEFor the purposes of this acquisition the applicable NAICS code is 236220. Responses are requested no later than 09 October 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Direct expression of interest as well as required documentation should be submitted in writing, via email, to Joonpil Hwang at [email? redacted] and David M. Scott at [email? redacted] All prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of all other information pertaining to the synopsis and solicitation.RESPONSE SUBMISSION INFORMATIONAll potential sources with the capability to provide the requirements referenced in this sources sought are invited to submit, in writing, sufficient information within the page limitations listed below. This information should demonstrate the respondent`s ability to fulfill the technical, delivery, and support requirements and be responsive to the technical questions in this RFI as indicated below. We will not answer technical questions or provide additional technical information