Preventive Maintenance Services for Anti-Climb Bi-folding Gates

The Department of State's US Embassy Mexico seeks preventive maintenance services for anti-climb bi-folding security gates at the embassy facility in Mexico City, with proposals due June 25, 2026 at 12:00 noon local time. The solicitation is unrestricted; no set-aside applies.

Place of performance is Mexico City. The contract covers three Bavak Speed Gate B-Secure Trackless bi-fold security gates and associated systems, including control panels, hydraulic power units, traffic signals, and backup UPS systems. Services include semiannual and annual preventive maintenance, inspection, adjustment, lubrication, testing of safety devices, gearbox oil changes, drive wheel maintenance, software backup, and execution of the Bavak Test Protocol. The period of performance is a base year plus two optional 12-month extension periods, for a maximum contract duration of 36 months. The contract is firm fixed-price with all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and consumables included.

Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE/NCAGE code at the time of proposal submission; failure to comply renders proposals non-responsive. All contractor personnel must speak English and Spanish fluently. Pricing must clearly identify currency (U.S. dollars or Mexican pesos) and calculate Value Added Tax separately for local Mexican companies. Contractors must maintain minimum insurance coverage of $5,000/$50,000 public liability and workers' compensation, and cannot subcontract more than 10 percent of total contract value without prior written approval.

Technical evaluation factors include licensing and legal authorization, proof of relevant experience on five comparable contracts within the past five years, organizational structure, preventive maintenance methodology, and a comprehensive safety plan. Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror based on initial proposals without discussion unless deemed necessary. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 5, 2026 at 10:00 hours; registration for attendance closes June 3 at 13:00 hours. Questions are due June 12 before 10:00 hours. NAICS code 238290 and PSC code J063 apply. Amendment 0001 extended the submission deadline from June 19 to June 25.