X402 Public Release of Information

TO:

ALL PRIME CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS SUPPORTING

PROJECTS FOR THE BUREAU OF OVERSEAS BUILDINGS OPERATIONS (OBO)

FROM:

GLOBAL ACQUISITIONS OFFICE OF DIPLOMATIC MISSION SUPPORT –

FACILITIES & OBO EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [email protected]

SUBJECT:

PUBLIC RELEASE REQUESTS FOR OBO PROJECTS

The U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), and Global Acquisition (A/GA) remind you that the public release of information regarding any aspect of the design, construction, or any other service related to OBO projects is strictly prohibited without the written approval of a Contracting Officer and

[email protected].
Any content relating to an OBO project that a company would like to make available in the public realm must be submitted to [email protected] to undergo required government reviews and clearances before publication. Companies are prohibited from releasing information publicly in any form of media, such as photographs, social media, award submissions, narratives, company websites, interviews, or any internet forum, without the prior authorization from a Contracting Officer and [email protected]. This prohibition extends to all firms involved in the project, including subcontractors at any tier. Prime contractors are required to distribute the contents of this letter to all their cleared and uncleared subcontractors working on DOS projects. All subcontractors are required to submit their public release requests through the prime contractor to ensure proper coordination and oversight. Primes shall submit the subcontractor’s public release requests per the instructions below in addition to including their support for the request. Contractors must resubmit for review and clearance any content cleared before January 20, 2025, if intended for re-release, social media posting, sharing, or as part of new public-facing materials to ensure alignment with current executive orders aimed at Updated: April 2, 2025

making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Before resubmitting to [email protected], all references to sustainability or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) shall be removed. Sustainability features should be framed through the lens of the new administration’s priorities by:
o Focusing on building performance
o Using language like “adaptation” rather than “resilience” o Removing terms “climate” and “sustainability”
Note: References to LEED certifications or achievements are permitted in