Gym Facility/Fitness Membership for U.S. Embassy ODP officers in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Overview
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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. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for gym facility/fitness membership services for 16 U.S. Embassy Office of Defense Partnership (ODP) officers in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This firm-fixed-price purchase order will cover a one-year period. Quotations are due by January 28, 2026, at 12:00 pm (UAE time).
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide comprehensive fitness memberships for 16 officers, valid for 12 months. Key facility requirements include:
- Meeting U.S. Government standards for equipment and operation.
- Location within a 10 km radius of the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
- Provision of an indoor swimming pool, showering capabilities, and locker rooms.
- Availability of large, outdoor areas for group fitness and a ladies-only workout area.
- Offering free car parking and access cards for check-in/check-out.
- The facility must not be attached to a shopping mall or congested public area.
- Compliance with UAE health and safety standards.
- Appointment of a manager to liaise with the U.S. Embassy.
- Submission of monthly attendance reports with invoices.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: One year (12 months) from the effective date of the purchase order.
- Set-Aside: This opportunity is restricted to local gym facilities in Abu Dhabi, UAE. While no specific small business set-aside is designated, the solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses related to small business concerns.
- Product Service Code: 7810 (Athletic And Sporting Equipment)
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: January 28, 2026, at 12:00 pm (UAE time).
- Submission Method: Electronic submission to AbuDhabiContracts@state.gov, with a copy to KunnelBB@state.gov.
- Subject Line: "Quotation Enclosed - RFQ No. PR15744335".
- Proposal Format: Submissions must be in English, with Pricing and Technical Proposals submitted separately. The total file size limit is 10 MB per email, with multiple emails allowed for larger submissions.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Acceptability will be based on compliance with RFQ terms and technical information, while responsibility will be determined per FAR 9.1 requirements (e.g., financial resources, ability to comply, integrity, experience). The Government reserves the right to reject unreasonably low or high proposals.
- Questions Due: January 20, 2026, to AbuDhabiContracts@state.gov.
Additional Notes
Bidders must complete and submit SF-1449, Section 1 (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), and additional information as required in Section 3. Value Added Tax (VAT) will be priced as a separate line item, and payment terms are net 30 days.