ANSWERS to QUESTIONS New Drop Arm Barrier Fabrication and Installation for the U. S. Embassy Ankara, Türkiye

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey is soliciting proposals for the fabrication and installation of a new drop arm barrier system to enhance security at the embassy compound. The procurement requires a double-arm barrier configuration that matches an existing system at CMR in Ankara, with specific crash resistance capabilities to stop a 7,500 kg vehicle traveling at 48 km/h with zero penetration. Contractors must provide a wired button control system located in a guard booth with hardwired cabling connections, and the barrier must operate with opening and closing speeds of 5-15 seconds per cycle. Proposals must include new engineering drawings and static calculations specific to this project, along with a comprehensive client list from the past five years and a construction schedule to be submitted within 10 calendar days of award. The solicitation deadline is September 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with all proposals required to be submitted in English and incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to full and open competition. The work will be performed at the U.S. Embassy location in İşçi Blokları, Çankaya district of Ankara, Turkey. The installation requires significant site preparation including the complete demolition of existing concrete areas surrounding the current wedge barrier system, and contractors must plan for at least a three-day closure of the entrance road during construction activities. An English-speaking representative must be present on-site throughout the duration of the work to ensure proper communication and coordination. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the technical complexity and security requirements suggest this is a specialized installation requiring experienced contractors with demonstrated expertise in high-security barrier systems.