This notice replaces notice no. 19GE5026Q0027, which is hereby cancelled. The Regional Procurement Support Office, Frankfurt provides the following Pre-Solicitation Notice regarding the issuance of a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for: New ABA compliant exterior elevator at the Bilateral CMR - U.S. Embassy Vienna, Austria The Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany, intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order during the second quarter of calendar year 2026. The successful contractor shall provide complete construction services, project coordination, and supervision, including but not limited to the management and construction necessary to meet the requirements of the purchase order within the established timeframe. The U.S. Embassy Vienna, Austria has a requirement for a new exterior elevator at the Bilateral CMR to ensure ABA compliant accessibility to both floors of the building. The work includes site preparation, structural modifications to the CMR, installation of a code-compliant elevator system, weatherproofing, electrical and safety system integration, and all necessary finishes to ensure seamless access and operation. The floors served by the elevator will be: - Exterior patio level - First Floor lobby - Second Floor hallway The work includes site preparation, excavation and foundations, structural modifications to the CMR, construction of a steel and glass enclosure, installation of a code-compliant elevator system, weatherproofing, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, safety system integration, and all necessary finishes to ensure seamless access and operation. The magnitude of this project is anticipated to be between $500,000 and $2,000,000 . Companies interested in the RFQ should express their interest by written correspondence, no later than April 13, 2026, at the following email addresses: baltaa@state.gov and gallonea@state.gov - and must include the following information: Name of Firm, Name, Telephone, Email Address of Point of Contact and Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm. Please do not telephone. Firms shall be knowledgeable in written and spoken English. The RFQ package/documents shall not be placed on SAM.gov. Only companies submitting a letter of interest and complete “Application for Solicitation Document” check list attached hereto may receive a copy of the solicitation package/documents when available. APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST In applying for the solicitation material, you are acknowledging that your company can reach compliance with the following highlighted requirements included in the solicitation. In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999) , it will be necessary for your organization to possess authorization to operate and do business in the country in which this order will be performed. Contractors shall be required to provide: a. A thorough description as to what steps you have taken to investigate all requirements to obtain authorization to perform in the given country, b. Details of your findings and a description of what your organization will be required to undertake to obtain licensing, and c. Specific information concerning the period of time you anticipate it will take to obtain appropriate authorization. You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to perform work in Austria. Any entry or work visa issues requirements must be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified. Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILOC): The successful contractor will be required to provide the government with surety in the form of Irrevocable Letters of Credits totaling 40% of the value of the purchase order. If you have been SAM* registered, please include below. Please note that the requirement to be SAM registered, will be a mandatory requirement upon purchase order award. UEI number: _______________________ SAM Registered: ( ) Yes ( ) No * System for Award Management: https://sam.gov The failure to provide the above documentation when submitting your proposal may result in your proposal being found technically unacceptable and removed from the competition without further discussions. Solicitation and award will be subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America. This requirement is being competed utilizing full and open competition procedures.
