CMR Make Ready

The contract solicitates firm fixed-price services under the title CMR Make Ready for work to be performed at the U.S. Embassy Tirana in Albania, with the NAICS code 2383 for specialty trade contractors. The scope includes the installation of a uniform, crack-free industrial concrete garage floor and the complete renovation of a guest bathroom, involving demolition, new tiling, electrical upgrades, plumbing modifications, and interior finishing—all requiring approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative for materials, colors, and design. All work must comply with industry standards, use new materials, and adhere to strict quality and safety requirements, including the provision of a written warranty. The contract demands detailed cost breakdowns by fourteen construction divisions covering labor, materials, overhead, and profit, submitted in Albanian Lek, and requires compliance with extensive Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including those for whistleblower rights, identity verification, electronic funds transfer, payment and performance protection, and construction defaults. Performance security equivalent to 50% of the contract price is mandatory and must be submitted within ten days of award, reducing to 10% upon final acceptance and remaining effective for one year thereafter. Insurance coverage aligned with FAR 52.228-5 is required, and contractors must also provide an English-speaking supervisor on site at all times. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management with a valid UEI number, demonstrate established business presence in Albania or commit to establishing one within 30 days of award, and meet stringent eligibility criteria including a clean criminal record, no conflicting political or business affiliations, and prior construction experience with verifiable references. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Tirana time in two volumes—pricing with SF-18 and the price breakdown form, and a technical proposal containing a bar chart schedule, organizational details, subcontractor listings, and required representations. Evaluation will be based solely on acceptability and responsibility as pass/fail gates, followed by award to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible offeror, with the government retaining the right to reject unreasonably priced submissions. Payment terms are governed by FAR 52.232-5, with invoices submitted monthly, VAT clearly itemized, and payments processed within 30 days to the designated financial office. The contractor must comply with extensive security protocols, including pre-submission lists of personnel, vehicles, and tools for embassy vetting, badge issuance,