Securing of Property Perimeter

The U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking a contractor to secure a vacated property in Brussels, Belgium through comprehensive perimeter protection services. The solicitation (19GE5025R0015) requires the installation of approximately 750 meters of 3-meter high anti-climb fencing, 36 meters of barbed wire fencing, three access gates of varying sizes, and weather-resistant boarding for windows and entry points on multiple floors. The contract will be awarded using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, with proposals due by February 4, 2025, at 15:00 CET. Technical proposals must include performance schedules, key personnel qualifications, management information, past performance details, quality management plans, and subcontracting information. Potential offerors were invited to a pre-proposal conference on January 16, 2025, and were required to submit any questions by January 22, 2025.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and is open to full and open competition as a firm-fixed-price contract. The anticipated contract value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with performance and payment bonds totaling 40% of the contract amount required. The project timeline mandates completion of temporary gates by March 15, 2025, and final gate installation by March 31, 2025. Contractors must maintain a physical presence on-site and perform at least 20% of the work with their own workforce. The place of performance is located at Cours Saint Michel, N'40, in the Etterbeek district of Brussels, Belgium. The contract includes specific requirements such as tree trimming, access point security with heavy locks and chains, and provisions for handling value-added tax (VAT) in Belgium.