Solicitation - Repair PX Doors, Bldg. 8401, Baumholder, Germany

The U.S. Army 409th Contracting Support Brigade seeks repair of PX doors and fire safety systems in Building 8401 at Baumholder Smith Barracks, Germany, with technical proposals due August 26, 2026 at 1500 hours CEST. The procurement uses Two-Step Sealed Bidding under FAR Part 14.211, with Step One soliciting technical proposals only; offerors deemed acceptable will receive Step Two as an Invitation for Bid with pricing evaluation in euros.

Place of performance is Baumholder, Germany. The work addresses fire safety deficiencies identified by local fire department, including replacement of approximately 36 numbered escape and emergency exit doors to achieve NFPA 101 Life Safety Code compliance, installation of a new gate with integrated pedestrian door at the north delivery entrance, construction of walkways and trench covers on the north side, replacement of a deteriorated exterior stair structure with a modular stair system, closure of a 3.0 meter by 2.2 meter opening in the Human Resources office with masonry, enhancement of fire alarm detection with additional smoke detectors and Fire Alarm Layout Panel using drilled and laminated aluminum plate, sealing of cable and utility penetrations through fire-rated walls, modification of door #29 locking hardware for fire department emergency access, and plaster and paint repairs. The building contains asbestos-containing materials and presumed asbestos-containing materials requiring management per environmental division protocols; the contractor must contact the Environmental Division before initiating work.

The contract is Firm Fixed Price with a 365-calendar-day delivery period after notice to proceed. NAICS code is 561210, Facilities Support Services; PSC is J012, Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment—Fire Control Equipment. Step One evaluation criteria are method of accomplishment and materials (meeting or exceeding German Institute for Standardization standards), progress schedule, and certificates of authorization to conduct business in Germany (Handelsregister A or B). Technical proposals must be submitted in English in PDF format without pricing. Step Two IFB will evaluate sealed bids on price and price-related factors. The posting was updated August 20 to add clarifications on fire alarm system requirements and Fire Alarm Layout Panel specifications.