Basketball court reconstruction

The contract solicitation 19AU9026Q0010 issued by the U.S. Embassy Vienna under the Department of State seeks a firm fixed-price contractor to reconstruct a basketball half-court at the U.S. Tri-Mission Marine House in Vienna, Austria. The scope encompasses full demolition of the existing asphalt court, exterior lighting, and basketball posts, followed by site preparation including excavation of approximately 55 cubic meters of soil to accommodate a new 13m by 14m court. Construction will include subgrade and subbase installation with drainage, application of an EPDM rubber surface, installation of concrete foundations for one basketball hoop and two light poles, and mounting of one adjustable basketball hoop and two LED floodlight poles with full electrical cabling. Additional work involves laying 40x40x5cm stone slabs around the perimeter, painting court lines, and final cleaning. The project must be executed with minimal disruption to residents since the facility remains operational, requiring strict adherence to U.S. Government security protocols, personnel and material clearance procedures, and comprehensive safety measures. All work must comply with Austrian standards (ÖNORMEN), local health and safety regulations for construction workers, and be performed in English, with all deliverables submitted in English. The contractor must furnish a 20% bank guarantee of the contract value within ten days of award, maintain it at full value until final acceptance, reduce it to 10% thereafter, and keep it active for one year post-acceptance. Insurance requirements align with FAR 52.228-5, and an English-speaking supervisor must be present on-site at all times. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. local Vienna time, via acquisitionsembvienna@state.gov in MS-Word, Excel, or PDF format, not exceeding 30MB per file. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM with valid UEI, provide proof of registration, and demonstrate an established business presence in Austria or a plan to establish one within 30 days of award. They must also certify compliance with Iran sanctions, hold all local licenses and insurance, and show prior construction experience with verifiable references. Evaluation will be based on pass/fail gates for acceptability and responsibility, with award going to the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible offeror. Payment will be made monthly based on percentage of work completed and in place, including prorated overhead