How to bid on roof renovation for the US Mission in Marseille, France

What the Department of State is buying

The U.S. Embassy in Paris is seeking a contractor to perform a complete roof renovation on an office building for the U.S. Mission in Marseille, France. This will be a firm-fixed-price contract.

This opportunity is suitable for contractors experienced in commercial roofing projects, particularly those with the capacity to work on international government facilities.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on June 30, 2026. All offers must be submitted by September 04, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. It is important to submit your offer before this deadline.

The solicitation itself is not yet available but will be posted on SAM.gov when it is ready. Prospective offerors should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the full solicitation documents.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for firms specializing in roof renovation and construction services. Given the location in France, contractors with experience in international projects or those familiar with working on U.S. government facilities abroad may find this particularly relevant.

To be eligible, all responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to submitting an offer. It is recommended to complete this registration in advance.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the opportunity, you will need to click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.

You may need a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required for every bid. The solicitation will be available on SAM.gov once it is issued.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and up-to-date well before the submission deadline. This is a mandatory requirement for all responsible offerors.

When the solicitation is released, carefully review all requirements, specifications, and terms for the roof renovation project. Pay close attention to any specific materials, methods, or safety standards required for work on a U.S. Mission facility.

Since this is a firm-fixed-price contract, your proposal should reflect a comprehensive understanding of all costs involved to complete the project as specified, without expectation of price adjustments later.