Curtain cleaning services for US Embassy Paris
Overview
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PSC
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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 in Paris, France, is soliciting proposals for Curtain Cleaning Services. This opportunity seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning and maintenance for curtains and Venetian blinds under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The government intends to award to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. Proposals are due February 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM CET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide curtain cleaning services, including removal from premises, workshop cleaning, and re-installation. This encompasses measuring, quoting, dust removal, pre-wash, minor sewing repairs, heading consolidation, press ironing, and on-site finishing. Venetian blind cleaning services are also required, covering measuring, quoting, removal, re-installation, dust removal, general cleaning, and checking/replacing parts. Note: Amendment A0002 removed the anti-stain treatment requirement from the scope. Bidders must provide necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources, along with a strategic plan, quality assurance plan, and insurance details. A subcontracting plan is required if applicable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: One base year (February 15, 2026 – February 14, 2027) and two one-year option periods.
- Value: Minimum €250.00 (incl. VAT) per year; Maximum €150,000.00 (incl. VAT) per year. Payments will be in Euros.
- Place of Performance: Paris, France
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM CET
- Published: February 2, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror who is a responsible contractor. Evaluation factors include Compliance Review, Technical Acceptability, Price Evaluation, and Responsibility Determination. The Government may award based on initial offers without discussions.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database prior to submitting an offer. Electronic submissions are required and should be sent to ParisContracting@state.gov. Proposals must be in English and incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Amendments A0001 and A0002 have been issued, correcting pricing, updating Venetian blind cleaning methods, including Q&A, and adding visual attachments (Attachment 1: Photos of drapes in apartments; Attachment 2: Photos of venetian blinds and sheers in kitchens). Amendment A0002 specifically removed the anti-stain treatment from the scope of work.