Interior painting and refinishing of wood floors
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 Tirana is seeking quotations for Interior painting and refinishing of wood floors for U.S. Government residential housing in Tirana, Albania. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), with the intent to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. Quotations are due by June 5, 2026, at 10:00 am.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive interior painting of walls, ceilings, garage areas, baseboards, entrance ceilings, and interior doors across multiple villas (3, 5, 7, 12, 13, 16, 17). Additionally, it requires the refinishing of wood floors, including preparation, sanding, dust removal, staining, and application of specified finishes. Specific paint types (e.g., VITEX CL-81, VITEX White) and detailed technical specifications are provided. Adherence to a Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP) with a performance standard of no more than one customer complaint per month is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Payment Terms: 30 days after receipt of services.
- VAT: Not included in CLIN rates; to be priced as a separate line item.
- Set-Aside: Not specified.
- Place of Performance: Tirana, Albania.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026, at 10:00 am.
- Submission Method: Electronic to TiranaBids@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, not exceeding 30MB per file.
- Required Documents: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information from Section 3, and proof of SAM Registration.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the lowest priced, acceptable offer. The Government intends to award based on initial quotations, though discussions may be held if necessary. Evaluation will consider the offeror's ability to comply with the performance period, integrity, experience, skills, equipment, facilities, and overall eligibility.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to proposal submission. Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance premium costs must be included.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Pre-quotation Conference/Site Visit: May 29, 2026, at 10:00 am at Rilindja Ridge Compound.
- Site Visit RSVP: Contact TiranaBids@state.gov by May 28, 2026, at 10:00 am to arrange entry.
- Primary Contact: Chris Carlisle (carlislecj@state.gov)
- Submission/Site Visit Contact: Elida Lako (TiranaBids@state.gov)