F-FAP Area Rugs for CY2026

The U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, under the Department of State, is soliciting firm fixed-price offers for the procurement of 970 area rugs consisting of 140 rugs measuring 3'0" x 9'0" and 830 rugs measuring 3'0" x 6'0" for the Foreign Affairs Property (FAP) program. The rugs must meet higher-luxury quality standards and be manufactured as Kettel Teppich (overedging carpets) with either Saxony or Berber texture, incorporating specific technical specifications including minimum Efl flammability ratings, anti-slip undersides, lightfast fabric with UV blockers, sound-dampening properties, and GUT-seal certification confirming environmentally friendly production and the absence of hazardous materials. The government intends to award a contract to a responsible company submitting an acceptable offer with the best overall value and may conduct discussions with companies in the competitive range if necessary. Interested vendors must express their interest in writing to GSO Procurement at Einkauf@state.gov by 16:00 hours on Friday, February 13, 2026, using solicitation number PR15808459 in the subject line, with a final proposal due date of February 21, 2026.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and includes no identified incumbent contractors. Pricing must be submitted on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis, with the seller responsible for all shipping, customs clearance, and delivery to the consulate's premises, and must include 19% VAT for German suppliers or applicable local VAT for vendors within the European Union. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation notice. The performance location is identified as 60435 Nord-Ost in Frankfurt, Germany, where the rugs will be delivered and installed for use in consulate residences. The procurement falls under NAICS category 314110 (Carpet and Rug Mills) and PSC category 7220 (Floor Coverings).