Maintenance Services of Barriers and Gates
Overview
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Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Rome, under the Department of State, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Maintenance Services of Barriers and Gates. This opportunity seeks contractors to provide preventive and unscheduled maintenance for hydraulic traffic barriers and automatic gates at the Embassy Compound in Rome and U.S. Government-owned properties in Florence and Naples, Italy. Proposals are due May 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Scheduled Maintenance: Adhering to a Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) for hydraulic traffic barriers and automatic gates.
- Unscheduled/Emergency Services: Responding to as-needed requirements via individual delivery orders.
- Personnel: Providing qualified technicians with at least three years of experience, including a supervisor fluent in English.
- Materials: Supplying necessary materials for unscheduled/emergency services, with reimbursement at cost.
- Reporting: Submitting regular inspection reports, quarterly reports, and specific reports for emergency work.
- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to all local laws, regulations, and safety standards. Specific technical details are provided in exhibits, including inspection checklists for Bavak B-Secure Speedgates and an oil datasheet for hydraulic systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed-price for scheduled maintenance; Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for unscheduled/emergency services.
- Period of Performance: One base year with four one-year option periods.
- Pricing: All prices must be submitted in Euros; VAT will not be reimbursed. The pricing schedule (Exhibit A) details firm fixed prices for scheduled services and unit prices for labor in unscheduled services, with an estimated annual material cost not to exceed $15,000.
- Set-Aside: None specified (open competition).
- Proposal Due: May 15, 2026, 12:00 noon local time.
- Published: May 4, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to ROMEGSO-OFFERS@STATE.GOV. Proposals must be in English and adhere to specified file formats and size limits.
- Required Documents: Include SF-1442, Section B (Pricing) with Exhibit A, Section K (Representations and Certifications), Section L information, IRS Form W-14, and proof of SAM.gov registration.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. Technical acceptability will be assessed based on proposed work information, personnel qualifications, equipment, financial resources, experience, and past performance.
- Eligibility: Offerors must operate an established business in Italy, be technically qualified, financially responsible, and demonstrate prior maintenance experience. Mandatory SAM.gov registration is required prior to proposal submission.
Additional Notes
A Pre-Proposal Conference was held on April 28, 2026, with minutes available, emphasizing the proposal structure and SAM.gov registration.