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Electric MRL Elevator Replacement – U.S. Embassy Rome, Italy
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The U.S. Department of State, through the Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, is preparing to issue a Firm Fixed-Price contract for the full replacement of a 1600 kg Machine Room Less (MRL) elevator at the Mel Sembler Building within the U.S. Embassy compound in Rome, Italy. The project, valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000, is scheduled for award in the third quarter of 2026 and requires the contractor to manage all aspects of construction, coordination, and supervision including the removal of the existing elevator and installation of a new rail-supported, gearless/PM motor type with regenerative motor control drives. The work also demands a structural review to ensure existing building components—beams, columns, pit floors, and lateral bracing—can safely support the new system’s operational and seismic loads. Companies must submit a letter of interest by July 14, 2026, 15:00 CEST, including complete firm details and contact information, and must demonstrate proficiency in English. Access to the solicitation package is restricted and granted only to firms that submit a completed Application for Solicitation Document checklist. Contractors must prove they are legally authorized to operate and perform work in Italy, providing a detailed plan covering their steps to secure necessary licenses, anticipated timeline for compliance, and mitigation strategies for any visa or entry restrictions. A requirement for an Irrevocable Letter of Credit equal to 40% of the contract value will be imposed upon award. While SAM registration is not mandatory at the expression of interest stage, it becomes a compulsory condition for contract execution, and applicants must include their UEI number and confirm SAM status. Failure to fully comply with any of the submission requirements, particularly regarding Italian authorization or financial surety, will result in automatic disqualification without further review. The procurement follows full and open competition under U.S. federal laws and regulations, with no set-aside provisions applied.
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The Regional Procurement Support Office, Frankfurt provides the following Pre-Solicitation Notice regarding the issuance of a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for:
Electric MRL Elevator Replacement – U.S. Embassy Rome, Italy
The Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany, intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price type contract during the third quarter of calendar year 2026.
The successful contractor shall provide complete construction services, contract coordination, and supervision, including but not limited to the management and construction necessary to meet the requirements of the contract within the established timeframe.
The United States Embassy Rome, Italy requires the replacement of a Machine Room Less (MRL) 1600 kgs (3530lbs) elevator at the Mel Sembler Building located within the U.S. Embassy Rome, Italy main compound. The Work shall encompass but is not be limited to:
- Removal and replacement of existing elevator in its entirety with a new rail supported Machine Room Less “MRL” gearless/PM motor type with regenerative motor control drives/inverters
- Review of existing structures to verify they can adequately support the forces introduced by the new MRL elevator (e.g., beams and columns for guide rail reactions, pit floor for buffer and counterweight loads, lateral bracing systems for seismic forces, etc.).
The magnitude of this project is anticipated to be between $500.000,00 and $1.000.000,00
Companies interested in the solicitation should express their interest by written correspondence, no later than July 14, 2026, 15:00 CEST at the following email addresses baltaa@state.gov and MUST include the following information: Name of Firm, Name, Telephone, Email Address of Point of Contact and Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm. Please do not telephone.
Firms shall be knowledgeable in written and spoken English.
The solicitation package/documents shall not be placed on SAM.gov. Only companies submitting a letter of interest and complete “Application for Solicitation Document” check list attached hereto may receive a copy of the solicitation package/documents when available.
APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST
In applying for the solicitation material, you are acknowledging that your company can reach compliance with the following highlighted requirements included in the solicitation.
In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999), it will be necessary for your organization to possess authorization to operate and do business in the country in which this contract will be performed. Contractors shall be required to provide:
a. A thorough description as to what steps you have taken to investigate all requirements to obtain authorization to perform in the given country,
b. Details of your findings and a description of what your organization will be required to undertake to obtain licensing, and
c. Specific information concerning the period of time you anticipate it will take to obtain appropriate authorization.
You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to perform work in Italy. Any entry or work visa issues requirements must be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified.
Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILOC): The successful contractor will be required to provide the government with surety in the form of Irrevocable Letters of Credits totaling 40% of the value of the contract.
If you have been SAM* registered, please include below. Please note that the requirement to be SAM registered, will be a mandatory requirement upon contract award.
UEI number: _______________________ SAM Registered: ( ) Yes ( ) No
* System for Award Management: https://sam.gov
The failure to provide the above documentation when submitting your proposal may result in your proposal being found technically unacceptable and removed from the competition without further discussions.
Solicitation and award will be subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America. This requirement is being competed utilizing full and open competition procedures.
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