RFI / Site Visit Notice - Repair PX Doors, Bldg. 8401, Baumholder, Germany

The U.S. Army 409th Contracting Support Brigade is conducting a site visit on July 9, 2026 at 0930 hours CEST for a Request for Information regarding repair of doors and fire safety remediation at Building 8401 (AAFES PX) in Baumholder Smith Barracks, Germany, with a formal solicitation to follow using two-step sealed bidding under FAR Part 14. The anticipated award value is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

Place of performance is Building 8401 at USAG Baumholder, Germany. Work must remain compliant with German fire safety standards, DIN regulations, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code requirements, and VOB Teil C specifications. The project scope encompasses replacement of 38 doors and one gate across two floors; installation of an electrically-operated sectional gate with integrated door on the north side; implementation of a BKS locking system with security card access and approximately 25 cylinder replacements; fire-resistant partitions and sealing of wall penetrations; installation of an external metal escape staircase; closure of window openings with masonry; civil engineering work including paved walkways with guardrails to eliminate tripping hazards; expansion of the existing fire alarm system with full room coverage; additional electrical sub-panel installation; and comprehensive engineering services including fire protection concepts, shop drawings, and as-built documentation.

Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and presumed asbestos-containing materials (PACM) are documented throughout the building, with vinyl asbestos floor tiles containing 2–5 percent chrysotile, cementitious panels, gasket material exceeding 50 percent chrysotile, and corrugated roof material with less than 15 percent chrysotile. Work must be performed while the building remains operational. The contractor must provide site mobilization, safety measures, demolition services, plaster and paint work, final cleaning, and coordination through weekly construction meetings with 14-day advance notice for utility shutdowns. CLIN 0001 requires delivery within 7 days after notice to proceed.

Interested offerors must notify Cara Borowski (cara.l.borowski2.civ@army.mil) and Daniel Will (daniel.h.will.civ@army.mil) by July 9, 2026 to confirm site visit attendance. Offerors without valid military installation passes must provide first and last name, date of birth, and passport number, and must arrive at the main gate by July 9, 2026 at 0900 hours. Step One technical proposals must be submitted in English as electronic PDF without pricing, evaluated on method of accomplishment referencing DIN standards, progress schedule to meet a 365 calendar day delivery timeline, and certificates for doing business in Germany. Step Two bidding will be conducted only among offerors whose technical proposals are deemed acceptable, with award to the responsible bidder offering the lowest total evaluated price in EURO.