US Embassy Riga

The U.S. Embassy in Riga serves as the primary diplomatic mission of the United States government in Latvia, operating under the Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. The Embassy represents U.S. interests, facilitates diplomatic relations between the United States and Latvia, provides consular services to American citizens, and promotes bilateral cooperation in areas such as security, economics, and cultural exchange. As a diplomatic post, the Embassy requires various operational support services to maintain its facilities and fulfill its mission in representing U.S. interests abroad.

The Embassy recently posted a solicitation for comprehensive janitorial services covering approximately 5,332 square meters of interior space and 7,575 square meters of exterior space at the Embassy compound and Chief of Mission Residence in Riga. This procurement will be structured as a firm fixed-price contract with a base year plus four one-year option periods, with evaluation conducted on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis. The contract encompasses daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual cleaning services for various areas including offices, restrooms, lobbies, elevators, and exterior spaces.

The janitorial services solicitation requires contractors to establish a business presence in Latvia within 30 days of award and provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. The anticipated award date is April 11, 2025, with services scheduled to begin on May 11, 2025. Specific requirements include proper surface cleaning, waste management, and adherence to embassy security protocols. All contractor personnel must pass background investigations for facility access, and work must be performed during standard business hours (7:00-18:00, Monday through Friday).

Recent contract awards by the Embassy demonstrate diversity in procurement needs to support its operations. In November 2024, the Embassy awarded a $12,655.82 firm fixed-price purchase order to Kranish Erica (doing business as Erica Wheeler), a woman-owned small business, for furniture delivery with completion expected by January 5, 2025. The Embassy also procured a vehicle through a firm-fixed price purchase order valued at $41,793.10 in August 2024, with delivery required by November 26, 2024.

Additionally, the Embassy awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order of $11,181.07 to Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees in June 2024 for catering services with a July 2, 2024 completion date. This vendor maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with various federal departments, enabling efficient procurement of goods and services that support U.S. government operations abroad. These procurement actions illustrate the Embassy's ongoing needs for operational support in areas ranging from furnishings and transportation to hospitality services required to maintain diplomatic functions and representation.