Renewal of the heating system

The Department of State seeks renewal of the heating system at the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, with quotations due July 28. Attendance at a mandatory site visit on July 14 at 10:00 hours is a prerequisite to submit; interested companies must notify GSO Procurement at einkauf@state.gov by 16:00 hours on July 10 with attendee names and solicitation number PR16011802.

Place of performance is Frankfurt am Main, Germany, specifically the DPO Residence at Am Leonhardsbrunn 18. All vendors must possess the necessary licenses and permits to conduct business in Germany and comply with all German regulations; if hiring subcontractors, offerors must demonstrate that all subcontractors have obtained authorization to operate in Germany. The procurement is subject to DOSAR 652.242-73.

The work comprises a comprehensive heating system replacement including an energy survey to determine sizing, supply and installation of a new gas condensing boiler with integrated hot water preparation, installation of a condensation pipe in the existing chimney, dismantling and proper disposal of the existing system and buffer tank, supply and installation of new heating valves on all radiators, hydraulic balancing, and commissioning with required registrations and inspections. The SOW specifies compliance with VOB/C standards (particularly DIN 18380, DIN EN 12831, GEG, and VDI 2035) and applicable international codes including OBO Building Code, NFPA, International Fire Code, International Building Code, and International Mechanical and Plumbing Codes. Required products include a gas condensing boiler such as Viessmann Vitodens 200-W or equivalents from Buderus or Vaillant; a hot water storage tank approximately 300 liters; carbon steel or multilayer composite piping; air and dirt separators; and universal water radiators with pre-adjustable thermostatic valves. The Project Site Manager must be bilingual in German and English and approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

The total period of performance is 105 calendar days. A five-year workmanship warranty is required. The contract is firm fixed price. NAICS code is 238220; PSC code is J045.