Contract Details

19AQMM24R0088

Department of State 2024 Design-Build Contract for United States Embassy Selective Improvements Project in Buenos Aires, Argentina 2

AWARDEDNAICS 236220Fixed Price

DOS Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) [DOS]

$170.9M obligated$170.9M current valueStart: Feb 2025End: Apr 2029

Anomaly Analysis

High Observation Priority3 signals triggered

Temperature

HOT

Signals Triggered

3 signals

Modifications

Signal Breakdown

Sole Bidder

Only one company submitted a bid. Reduced competition may indicate barriers to entry, poor solicitation visibility, or pre-determined outcomes.

Early Modification

First modification occurred shortly after award — before significant work could have been performed. Early scope changes may indicate incomplete requirements.

Competition Drop

This solicitation received significantly fewer bidders than the historical average for this agency and NAICS code. Sudden drops in competition may indicate restrictive specs.

Spending Surge

This agency's spending on this type of work increased significantly vs prior years. Rapid spending increases often outpace oversight capacity.

19 other signals: not triggered

This contract triggered 3 anomaly signals. Award amount ($170.8M) is significantly above typical range. Only 1 bid received. Contract spans 4 years — unusually long for construction. awarded by DOS Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) [DOS].

Competitive Landscape

Number of Bidders: 1

Extent Competed: Full And Open Competition

Solicitation Procedures: Negotiated Proposal/Quote

Business Size: Large Business

Modification History