Two-Day Virtual Industry Event: Navigating Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Construction Projects

Two-Day Virtual Industry Event: Navigating Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Construction Projects

When: Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST (Webinar)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST (Virtual Capabilities Conversations)

Where: Zoom Webinar

The General Services Administration (GSA), in partnership with the Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), is hosting a two-day Virtual Industry Event to expand and strengthen competition while growing OBO’s U.S. contractor base for major overseas construction projects. The event will open with remarks from the Under Secretary for Management (M) on the Department’s partnership with industry and how these collaborations help the Department achieve its mission. During the event, OBO will outline its program needs and provide a briefing on its projects—including where they take place, the types of contractors it works with, and how contracts are maintained in the field. The Bureau of Global Acquisitions (GA) will share insights into OBO’s acquisition strategy and procurement expectations, while the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) will offer guidance on security clearances and the steps firms must take to obtain them. This public event is a valuable opportunity for contractors interested in partnering with OBO.

This Virtual Industry Event will include the following:

Day One

Briefing on OBO’s program and upcoming projects.
Detailed look at OBO projects, including:

Project locations
Types of contractors OBO partners with
Insights into what it is like to work with OBO
How contracts are managed and maintained in the field

Introduction to the GA and its role in OBO’s procurement process, including:

Key aspects of the bidding process
Contractor qualification requirements

Overview of DS’s clearance process for firms, including:

Domestic and overseas worker clearances
Timelines and potential challenges
Guidance on how firms can prepare

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