Maintenance on sliding gates/turnstiles
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PSC
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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. Consulate General Frankfurt is seeking proposals for Quarterly Preventive Maintenance on sliding gates and turnstiles at its Consulate Office Building and Becher 19 locations in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This is a Firm Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ) PR15808822. The contract aims to ensure the operational reliability and safety of various high-speed and heavy-duty gates and turnstiles. Responses are due by February 25, 2026, at 15:00 UTC.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, and services for quarterly preventive maintenance. This includes detailed mechanical, electronic, and hydraulic inspections and servicing of over 20 gates and turnstiles, including high-speed gates (CAC 1-4), a VIP gate, canteen gates, a lay-down-yard sliding gate, man-trap doors, mechanical and electrical turnstiles, and gates at specific addresses (Consul Zeppelinallee, Estate Becher 19, Frauenlob 9, Am Leonardsbrunn 18). The scope also covers potential repair work and adherence to stringent safety standards.
Contractor Requirements & Qualifications
Bidders must demonstrate over 5 years of experience in the production, installation, and maintenance of heavy-duty gates in accordance with WK2 standards, providing at least three reference examples. Fitters must be experienced in high-speed gate systems. The company must be certified for welding work (DIN EN 1090-2:EXC2) and stock specific components (gate controls, light barriers, safety bars, double-pinion with coupling). In case of malfunction, the contractor must be on-site the next day or resolve issues by telephone. A risk analysis is required prior to commissioning.
Contract Details & Period of Performance
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027
Submission & Evaluation
Qualified companies interested in this RFQ shall express their interest by emailing Einkauf@state.gov no later than 16:00 hours on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, using the solicitation number PR15808822 in the subject line. The final deadline for submitting offers is February 25, 2026, at 15:00 UTC. The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer with the best overall value, based on initial proposals, though discussions may be held if necessary. A site visit may be scheduled if required.
Safety Requirements
The contractor must ensure a safe working jobsite, adhering to the stricter of German local/state/federal safety standards or US Army Corps of Engineer Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1). This includes providing a designated safety contact, on-site first aid/fire extinguisher, proper PPE, safety signs, fall protection for scaffolds, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures for electrical work, and USG approval for hot work.