Boiler upgrade U.S. Embassy Madrid, Spain
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy Madrid is soliciting proposals for a Boiler Upgrade project at its Chancery in Madrid, Spain. This project involves adding a magnetic separator, repairing floor trip hazards, and replacing the hot water manifold. The resulting contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price type. Offers are due by May 7, 2026, at 17:00 local time.
Scope of Work
This construction project requires the contractor to:
- Install a magnetic separator: Supply and install a suitable filter in a designated location.
- Repair Floor Trip Hazards: Level, resurface, or replace flooring to eliminate hazards and ensure a smooth surface.
- Replace Hot Water Manifold: Remove the existing manifold, supply and install a new one, ensuring secure connections and full system operation.
- Deliverables: Include Product Data, manufacturer's installation instructions, a finalized Work Plan with Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule, and an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). "As-built" documents are required after final completion.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction
- Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete within 60 calendar days after NTP, including final cleanup.
- Location: Calle de Serrano, 75, 28006 Madrid, Spain.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Proposal Due: May 7, 2026, 17:00 local time.
- Published: April 7, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted electronically to madridgsoprocurement@state.gov in English. Required submission items include Standard Form 1442 (Section A "PRICE"), a "BREAKDOWN OF PROPOSAL PRICE BY DIVISIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS", a "TOTAL COST BREAK DOWN" (Volume I), a performance schedule (bar chart), and a Business Management/Technical Proposal (Volume II). The government may award based on initial offers without discussions.
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. Acceptability is based on compliance with RFQ terms, while responsibility assesses ability to comply with performance, integrity, organization, experience, skills, equipment, facilities, and eligibility.
Eligibility & Requirements
Offerors must:
- Be technically qualified and financially responsible.
- Understand written and spoken English.
- Have a permanent address and telephone listing in Spain.
- Be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database prior to contract award.
- Demonstrate prior construction experience with suitable references.
- Possess necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources.
- Be bonded and possess all permits and licenses required to do business in Spain.
- Meet local insurance requirements.
- Have no adverse criminal record or conflicting affiliations.
- Be able to obtain adequate performance security.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2026, at 11:00 at Calle Serrano, 75, Madrid. Attendance confirmation is required.
- Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award.
- Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.
- Value Added Tax (VAT) will be handled separately, with the Embassy requesting exemption.