Remodeling of GYM at the U. S. Embassy Marine House

The Department of State seeks remodeling of the Gym/Fitness room at the U.S. Embassy Marine House in Vienna, Austria, with quotations due August 7, 2026; a mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. local time, with registration required by July 13 at 10:00 a.m. An Amendment of Solicitation issued July 28, 2026 extended the due date and adjusted contract line item numbers. No set-aside applies. NAICS code is 238390, Other Building Finishing Contractors; PSC is Z1FC, Maintenance Of Troop Housing Facilities.

Place of performance is Vienna, Austria. The project expands the existing 55-square-meter gymnasium to 62 square meters through demolition of an adjacent bathroom and wall closet, with refurbishment including wall and ceiling finishes, floor preparation and new PVC flooring installation, removal and installation of six new LED ceiling lights with switch and wiring integration, and final cleaning. Work must proceed while the facility remains operational with residents present; all personnel require U.S. Government security clearance and background screening. Contractor must comply with Austrian Standards (ONORM) and applicable U.S. standards including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety standards per EM 385-1-1. The indicative schedule is five continuous weeks commencing within two weeks of Notice to Proceed and concluding within five weeks thereafter, with work to begin Fall 2026.

For contracts exceeding EUR 70,000 net value, a 20% performance bond is required. SAM registration is mandatory for contracts exceeding US$30,000 gross value. Pricing is all-inclusive of labor, materials, equipment, scaffolding, waste disposal, and site cleanup. Liquidated damages of EUR 150 per calendar day apply for schedule delays. General liability insurance of EUR 250,000 per occurrence and EUR 500,000 cumulative is required. The U.S. Government intends to award to the lowest acceptable offer without discussions, though discussions with competitive-range firms may occur if necessary. All quotations must include Standard Form 1442 with price breakdown, technical proposal with bar chart schedule, company information, and three years of past performance references. Contracting Officer is Zahid M Raja (rajazm@state.gov).