Replacement kitchen equipment

The Department of State is soliciting proposals for comprehensive kitchen equipment replacement at a U.S. Government facility in Vienna, Austria under solicitation number 19AU9025Q0015. The procurement involves execution planning, removal and disposal of existing kitchen equipment, delivery and installation of new commercial kitchen appliances, commissioning, testing, and documentation services. The contract will be a firm-fixed price arrangement denominated in Euros, covering 40 line items including standing shelves, work cabinets, induction hobs, hot air steamers, cooling panels, ovens, dishwashers, and other specialized commercial kitchen equipment from brands such as Berner, Convotherm, Mareno, and Elettrobar. The evaluation will be based on the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible offer, with the government assessing offerors' financial resources, performance ability, organizational experience, and compliance with technical specifications. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., with registration required by August 6, 2025, and proposals due by August 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

This opportunity has no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors, with no incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation documents. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract includes provisions for a 20% bond requirement for contracts exceeding $30,000 and incorporates Value Added Tax calculations appropriate for European procurement. The project encompasses 40 distinct line items of kitchen equipment plus optional items, with planned execution scheduled for the beginning to middle of 2026 and a three-year warranty period required. Performance will take place at the American Embassy residence located at Weidlichgasse 1-5, 1130 Vienna, Austria, where contractors must undergo security checks and comply with embassy facility management coordination requirements. The procurement includes comprehensive installation services and adherence to U.S. government contracting regulations, with a Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan limiting customer complaints to no more than one per month.