The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Building Operations awarded a $21,610.13 firm fixed-price purchase order to Otis Mobility S.A. (doing business as Schneider Otis, S.A.) on May 1, 2026, for elevator preventive maintenance services at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain. The contract, which extends through April 30, 2031, requires the contractor to provide comprehensive preventive maintenance to ensure elevators operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The scope of work includes all associated costs—materials, labor, insurance, overhead, and value-added tax—with monthly rate payments specified in the firm fixed-price structure. The award was made without a small business set-aside designation, meaning the contract was competed openly among all responsible sources.
Otis Mobility S.A., a subsidiary of Otis Worldwide Corporation and a registered government contractor since 2003, was selected based on its demonstrated expertise in elevator maintenance and repair services for Department of State facilities abroad. The company's track record with the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations includes multiple elevator inspection, maintenance, and renovation projects at various Spanish locations, with contract values historically ranging from approximately $11,000 to $80,000. As a prime contractor competing in the open market, Otis Mobility S.A. met all mandatory requirements, including possession of necessary permits and licenses to conduct business in Spain, and the Government exercised its option to award the contract based on the initial offer without further discussion.