Supply, Delivery & Installation of Tent

The Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, solicits supply, delivery, and installation of one industrial-grade tent, with quotations due August 28, 2026, at 15:00 local time (extended from August 7). The contract is firm fixed price, and award will be made to the lowest-priced acceptable offeror based on initial quotations without discussions unless deemed necessary. Questions are due August 11, 2026, at 15:00 local time.

Place of performance is Oslo, Norway. The tent specifications require forest green industrial-grade fabric with thermal insulation of 0.72 W/m²K, waterproof capability, temperature tolerance of −20 to +35 degrees Celsius, dimensions of 6 meters width by 8 meters length by 4 meters height, and one manual galvanized folding gate. The contractor is responsible for full site preparation, including excavation and preparation of an 80-square-meter foundation area and a 60-square-meter pathway with geotextile, aggregate base, and mechanical compaction. The contractor must obtain all building permits per Norwegian Planning and Building Act requirements, including labor inspection authority consent and neighbor notification, and complete the project within 60 calendar days after contract award. Work is scheduled during normal business hours of 08:00–16:00, Monday through Friday, excluding local and bank holidays, unless advance approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative. Site access is restricted to a single vehicle gate measuring 3.6 meters in width; the site contains numerous 100-year-old protected trees on the access path.

Contractors must carry comprehensive general liability insurance of NOK 1,000,000 per occurrence and cumulative for both bodily injury and property damage, maintain workers' compensation insurance per Norwegian law, and provide personnel security clearances and police background checks. Pricing includes three line items: tent supply, delivery, and installation; Defense Base Act insurance if applicable; and 25 percent Value Added Tax. Offerors must be registered in SAM and submit evidence of established business operations in Norway or commitment to establish within 30 days of award, past performance references, and a detailed work plan. The NAICS code is 332311, Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing; PSC is 8340, Tents and Tarpaulins. Prospective offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment SF 30 (issued August 7, 2026) prior to the extended deadline.