Design-Build of USA Pavilion at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Expo 2030 - Request for Information - Market Research
- Client
- Department of State
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- 10/11/2026
- Category
- Data Research and Analytics
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 236220
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- Jennifer Leung
- leungjb@state.gov
Description
AI GeneratedThe U.S. Department of State, Office of the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, seeks market research information to assess vendor availability and capabilities for the full design-build, interior exhibition design-fabrication-installation, and disassembly and removal of a USA Pavilion at Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Secret facility and personnel security clearances are not required for this project. Interested businesses must submit information addressing their joint venture details, technical project experience, financial capabilities, and organizational capabilities, including page-limited narratives and project examples. The government will evaluate submissions based on critical attributes such as multimedia exhibition design, exposition pavilion experience, crowd management, bonding capacity, project finance management, and schedule management. Submission deadlines, question deadlines, contract terms, and budget details are not provided in the text.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from DB US Pavilion at Riyadh Expo 2030 Market Research.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The U.S. Department of State is issuing a Request for Information for the full design-build, interior exhibition design, fabrication, installation, disassembly, and removal of a USA Pavilion at Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The project cost is estimated between $55 million and $65 million. This notice is solely for market research and information planning, and responses are requested from capable businesses.
- Issued by
- U.S. Department of State
- Submissions due
- 2:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME ON NOVEMBER 11, 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Send/share one electronic copy to Contracting Officer Jennifer Leung. Use size 12 font minimum (size 10 permitted for SF 330), black writing on white background, standard 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper, single-sided, with max 11" x 17" foldouts.
- Contract term
- 6 months operational event duration (October – March), plus design, construction, and decommissioning periods
- Estimated value
- $55 - 65 Million
- Place of performance
- Plot in the Technology district, Expo 2030 site, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Insurance and bonding
- Transport, travel, insurance, postage, and shipping fees of all pavilion materials including artifacts required; ability to obtain full project bonding required.
How proposals are evaluated
| Factor 1: Joint Venture (JV) Agreement/Signed Statement of JV Intent and Description of Partnership | |
| Factor 2: Technical Project Experience | |
| Factor 3: The Firm’s Organization and Management |
Scope of work
- Full design and construction of a temporary, multi-level USA Pavilion building of 5000-6000 sq/m over roughly three stories
- Rooftop garden and restaurant, two kitchens, back of house, VIP Reception Suite, retail space, office spaces, and exterior landscaping
- Incorporation of internal and external crowd control features for high visitor volume over six months
- Implementation of Department of State exhibition creative brief, comprehensive design package, and storyline
- Production of exhibits, audio-visual materials, films, videos, posters, and promotional materials
- Transport, travel, insurance, postage, and shipping fees for pavilion materials and artifacts
- Development and implementation of a security program in consultation with Department and Saudi authorities
- Tear-down, removal of exhibits, and return of the pavilion lot per Expo organizers' requirements
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience designing and constructing immersive multimedia/technology-based exhibition projects in past 15 years
- Design/build experience for pavilions, museums, or interactive experiences supporting a minimum of 23,000 visitors per day
- Experience with design, construction, and disassembly/removal of temporary facilities
- Ability to obtain full bonding, demonstrated by bonding two or more projects of similar scope in past 15 years
- Experience managing accounts payable/receivable balances and financial tracking systems on two or more similar projects in past 15 years
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and administration on two or more similar projects in past 15 years
- Evidence of established foreign business operations for one or more projects in past 15 years
- Evidence of managing complex logistics and completing two or more similar projects on schedule in past 15 years
Documents to include with the bid
- Factor 1: JV Agreement or signed Statement of Intent to form a JV (if applicable)
- Factor 2: Technical Project Experience narratives, project examples, and schedules
- Factor 2: SF 330 forms (required for use by design subcontractors)
- Factor 2: Documentation showing full bonding capability on two or more projects
- Factor 2: Accounting records/documentation showing financial management capabilities
- Factor 2: Evidence of foreign business operations (business licenses, tax receipts, or foreign address proof)
- Factor 3: Management process, tools, and staffing plan description
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 19AQMM27RUSPAVRIYADHEXPO2030
- Agency
- Department of State
- Buying office
- Acquisitions - AQM Momentum
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 11, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 9, 2026
- NAICS
- 236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- SAU
- Contracting contact
- Jennifer Leung
leungjb@state.gov
Read the official notice description
Please see attached Request for Information - Market Research regarding theFull Design-Build, Interior Exhibition Design-Build, Dissassemby and Removal of a USA Pavilion at Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The purpose of this RFI is to accomplish market research pursuant to FederalAcquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, and to identify businesses capable ofperforming the functions described herein. The government is requestinginformation regarding the availability and feasibility of attracting firms to support the requirements of the U.S. Department of State (DOS), for the full design-build, interior exhibition design-fabrication-installation, dissassembly & removal of a USA Pavilion at Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). This is not this requirement's award history.
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Top vendors in this category: Department of State, NAICS 236220, since Oct 1, 2024
684 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
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- 2. BL HARBERT INTERNATIONAL LLC$331.3M
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Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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