FAC - Exterior flooring replacement

The contract solicitation 19AR2026Q0027 issued by the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires under the Department of State seeks qualified contractors to perform comprehensive flooring repair and replacement work at the embassy’s located at Avenida Colombia 4300, Palermo, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. The scope includes selective removal and replacement of existing brick and concrete flooring surfaces, as well as the installation of new expansion joints to prevent water infiltration, ensure structural flexibility, and maintain compatibility with existing materials. All work must comply with the 2023 OBO Design Standards, local Argentine regulations, and permit requirements, with material samples requiring prior approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Arch. Daniel Reisner. The performance period is strictly limited to 30 calendar days, with work to begin no later than 10 days after receipt of the notice to proceed. Delivery is FOB destination at the embassy site, and acceptance is based on performance outcomes, including a maximum of one customer complaint per month. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where only offerors deemed acceptable and responsible under FAR 9.1 criteria will be considered, with award going to the lowest-priced compliant proposal. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management with an active Unique Entity ID and comply with identity verification standards outlined in FAR clauses 52.204-9 and 652.204-13, as well as Department of State’s personal identification card policy. Security and supply chain compliance are mandated through clauses including 52.240-90, which enforces prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment under Section 889 of the NDAA, and 652.239-71 relating to unclassified information security. Subcontractors must flow down all applicable security, identity, and supply chain clauses. Proposals must be submitted via email as PDF, .docx, or .xlsx files under 30MB, and include the SF-1449 form, pricing, and required certifications. Invoices must be submitted to Bns-Vouchering@state.gov with VAT clearly itemized. The response deadline is July 8, 2026, and no set-aside provisions apply.